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Jan 11
Scotch Lesson #3: Single Malt vs. Blends
Last time, we focused on the geography of Scotland, and how it affects the taste of the whisky in your bottle. This time we’ll discuss the definitions, and differences between, single malt Scotch and blended Scotch. Single malt Scotch whisky is very easy to define and understand. To be considered a single malt, the whisky …
Jan 07
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Bourbon – Review
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background Last week, I posted my review of George T. Stagg; my first review of a whiskey from Sazerac’s Antique Collection. Two weeks ago, I reviewed Eagle Rare 10 Year Old. …
Jan 04
How to Drink Whiskey
Welcome to 2012! According to some of the conspiracy theorists out there, this is the year that the world will end. If that is the case, you’re going to need a drink or two, but you’ll need to know the proper way to consume. Let me start this post by saying that, in my opinion, …
Dec 31
George T. Stagg Bourbon – Review
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 2009 Release 141.4 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background This will be my last review of 2011, so I thought I’d end things with my first of five reviews of Sazerac’s Antique Collection. And why not start it out …
Dec 28
Pennsylvania’s Liquor Problem
Buying whiskey should be easy, right? Not in Pennsylvania. As many of my fellow Pennsylvanians know, the state stores where you can buy your booze aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. These government-run liquor stores are often cold establishments, and I’m not talking about the temperature. The employees are less than helpful and the …
Dec 24
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon – Review
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background Some distillers just plain get bourbon right. They bring all the right components together to create a masterpiece. Eagle Rare is one of those bourbons. The particular bottle …
Dec 21
Scotch Lesson #2: Geography
Two weeks ago, we got a little refresher course on the history of Scotch. This time, we’ll be focusing on the geography of Scotland and how it affects the whisky in your bottle. Scotland is broken up into five main segments; Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown. Each of these areas carry their own traditions …
Dec 17
Bastille French Whisky – Review
Bastille Hand-Crafted French Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Daucourt Ste Background Quite possibly the greatest thing about whiskey is its diversity. Flavor profiles are generated and differentiated by ingredients, distillation techniques, and geographic location. The culture, knowledge/experience, and personal preferences of the distiller also have a large effect …
Dec 16
My First Visit to a Distillery
I didn’t really know what to expect driving into Fredericksburg, VA. I guess I half-expected a backwoods, rural area with a general store and dirt roads. Contrary to my ignorance, Fredericksburg is a very modern town, with just about any type of restaurant or store you could possibly want to visit. I walked into the …
Dec 10
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey – Review
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Brand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Jack Daniel Distillery Background What kind of whiskey will most people order at a bar? Jack Daniel’s. What does the “Jack” in “Jack and Coke” stand for? Jack Daniel’s. What is arguably the …