Jun 08
Old Scout Straight Bourbon Whiskey 99 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML Distiller: Smooth Ambler Spirits Co. Background Old Scout is a relatively new bourbon, coming out of the Smooth Ambler Spirits Co. in West Virginia. In addition to the bourbon being reviewed, this distillery has a unique array of products …
Jun 01
Old Grand Dad 114 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 114 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Jim Beam Background Ah, once again, a high proof whiskey to review. I can’t help myself sometimes – I find I usually get much more flavor out of these. Even when I know I’m holding …
May 25
Templeton Prohibition Era Recipe Small Batch Rye Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Templeton Rye Spirits, LLC Background Sometimes a good whiskey is one that stands out from the rest of the pack and shows some honesty. Many rye whiskeys are very similar to bourbons, and really do …
May 18
Baker’s 7 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 107 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: James B. Beam Distilling Company Background Well, time to round out my reviews of Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection. Most recently, I have rated the behemoth that is Booker’s. Before that, I gave a middle-of-the-road …
May 11
Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92.6 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: The Bunnahabhain Distillery Company Background Islay Scotches have a heck of a lot to offer. Pick up a bottle of Ardbeg 10 Year Old, and you’ll get a mouthful of smoke. Try out a …
May 04
Jefferson’s Straight Rye Whiskey Aged 10 Years 94 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: McLain & Kyne Background First impressions can be haunting, even with whiskey. I had my first interaction with the Jefferson’s brand way back at Whiskey Fest 2011. I walked up to their booth and asked to …
Apr 27
The Glendronach Revival 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $95 – $105 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glendronach Distillery Co. Limited Background Sherried Scotches are special to me. Whether it’s the Macallan, Glenmorangie Lasanta, the Dalmore, or even my personal favorite Ardbeg Uigeadail, these whiskies hold a special …
Apr 20
Royal Salute 21 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $200 – $210 for 750 ML Distiller: Chivas Brothers Ltd. Background Let’s face it, whiskey is expensive. If you’re serious about it as a hobby, you’re going to drop some money on it. I try to cap myself at around $70 a …
Apr 13
WhistlePig 10 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 100 Proof Price Point: $60 – $70 for 750 ML Distiller: WhistlePig Farm Background As I’ve written before, I am very limited with my whiskey selection living in Pennsylvania. I hear about a lot of great whiskeys from blogs, tastings, and from friends. But often, I am …
Apr 06
The Macallan Cask Strength Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 120.2 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: The Macallan Distillers Ltd. Background If you’ve been keeping score on my reviews, you know that I really like cask strength whiskeys. Glenlivet Nàdurra, Abraham Bowman, George T. Stagg all share that quality and all …
