Nov 10
The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 95.6 Proof Price Point: $60 – $70 for 750 ML Distiller: The Balvenie Distillery Background If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, you’ve probably noticed that I have already reviewed the Balvenie DoubleWood and Caribbean Cask. I have rated both pretty high …
Nov 03
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $75 – $85 for 750 ML Distiller: The Balvenie Distillery Background There are a lot of unconventional whiskeys out there – expressions that take a different approach and either miss the mark or create something great. Balvenie, a distiller …
Oct 27
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $75 – $85 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glenlivet Distillery Background Does the picture to the left look a little strange to you? That’s probably because this particular bottle style hasn’t been in circulation for a few years, at least. I …
Oct 20
The Glenlivet Nàdurra 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 108.4 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glenlivet Distillery Background Glenlivet whiskies are known for their consistent quality throughout the years. So when I discovered that a cask strength expression was available, I got pretty excited. The Nàdurra (meaning …
Oct 13
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenlivet Distillery Background Before I was happily married, I was a bachelor. Hard to believe, right? I know. Anyway, before I lived with my wife, I had a roommate. Although we …
Oct 06
The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenlivet Distillery Background You walk into a bar and sit on a stool. As a whiskey drinker, you survey the selection available to you. You recognize that you are not in a “whiskey bar”, …
Sep 29
Sazerac 6 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background If you recall (it’s okay if you don’t), I posted a review of the Sazerac 18 Year Old Rye back in January. This still ranks among my favorite whiskeys that I have …
Sep 22
Sheep Dip Blended Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Spencerfield Spirit Co. Ltd. Background I’m really not into blends. Take my review of Johnnie Walker Red, for example. I truly believe that often, you’re paying for the label not the whiskey. Which is why when my wife …
Sep 15
Connemara Peated Single Malt Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Cooley Distillery Background I first had Connemara maybe three years ago. Without studying the label carefully (this was before whiskey was such a passion for me), I assumed it was a Scotch based on its peaty aroma …
Sep 08
Dad’s Hat Genuine Small Batch Pennsylvania White Rye 100 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Mountain Laurel Spirits, LLC Background Trends come and go. Pogs, Furbys, and snap bracelets all had their time, but where are they now? Either in the back of the closet of your childhood bedroom or …
