Jan 19
Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $15 – $25 for 750 ML Distiller: John Power & Son Background Ireland has a lot of iconic brands that are known worldwide (I outline some of them in a previous post). Powers Gold Label is one of those, and one that you may think …
Jan 12
Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 86.6 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Louisville Distilling Co. Background Some whiskeys receive a heck of a lot of hype simply because they are different than their brethren. Angel’s Envy happens to be one of those whiskeys, and it receives so much attention …
Jan 05
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background Several weeks ago, I wrote a review of Ardmore Traditional Cask, and how the distillers used smaller casks to instill more oak character into the whiskey in a shorter period of time. The …
Dec 29
Laphroaig 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background Age statements are interesting things. Many times, they lead us to purchase “older” bottles to achieve status, even if it’s with ourselves. Even the media makes it seem as if older …
Dec 22
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background In my mind, there are two big players with multiple worthwhile (and readily available) expressions on Islay – Ardbeg and Laphroaig. If you’ve read my past reviews, you’ll know that I rank …
Dec 15
Ardmore Traditional Cask Peated Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Ardmore Distillery Background Various aging techniques (and tricks) are all the rage right now in the whiskey world. Many distillers are looking to find ways to create a more mature tasting whiskey at a …
Dec 08
Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90.4 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML Distiller: Woodford Reserve Distillery Background People’s buying habits (including my own) are very interesting. Depending on the situation, what, how, and why we purchase can drastically change. I received a request to review Woodford Reserve, which …
Dec 01
Troy & Sons Oak Reserve Heirloom Moonshine Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Asheville Distilling Company Background Part of being a reviewer is trying things you think you won’t like. If I only reviewed things I knew I would like, this blog would be incredibly boring. All my ratings …
Nov 24
Tullamore Dew Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Tullamore Dew Company Ltd. Background If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, you’ve probably noticed that I don’t review a whole lot of Irish and Canadian whiskeys. In all honesty, it’s because I find bourbons and …
Nov 17
Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 86 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 1.75 L Distiller: Old Evan Williams Distillery Background No matter your budget or your taste buds, you can’t drink top-shelf whiskey every night. Sometimes your palate (and wallet) crave something simpler and cheaper. Or maybe you prefer to have a refreshing …
