Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 113.3 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 375 ML Distiller: Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc. Background Ever walk into a liquor store, not knowing what you are going to buy. And before you can even glimpse at the shelf, you see something exciting, sitting on the end cap, almost …
Category: Reviews
Feb 20
Bomberger’s Whiskey – Review
Bomberger’s Distillery American Straight Whiskey 86 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Bomberger’s Distillery Background The story of Bomberger’s is an interesting one. I first heard of this whiskey on Twitter, and realized it was being bottled (not distilled) at Thistle Finch Distillery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania – not far from where I live. …
Feb 06
Don Julio Tequila Añejo – Review
Tequila Reserva de Don Julio Añejo 80 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Tequila Don Julio Background I have reviewed two rums on this blog (Brugal 1888 and Ron Zacapa). As I reviewed these “premium” rums, it sparked an interest in learning about spirits other than whiskey. I’m not particularly interested in …
Jan 23
Glenmorangie Tùsail Scotch – Review
Glenmorangie Tùsail Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $95 – $105 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glenmorangie Distillery Background Glenmorangie is an interesting distillery. Lasanta and Quinta Ruban are two of my favorites, but their 10 Year Old is, well, pretty dull. I was recently gifted Tùsail, their no-age-statement release from their Private Edition selection. …
Jan 10
Port Charlotte Islay Barley Scotch – Review
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 Proof Price Point: $60 – $70 for 750 ML Distiller: Bruichladdich Distillery Background I’m a big fan of the Bruichladdich Distillery. I have reviewed a couple of their whiskies, and have found myself impressed. However, to this point I have not had an opportunity …
Dec 26
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky – Review
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Ltd., Japan Background I really enjoy trying whiskeys from around the world. I find it fascinating how other cultures interpret the category, and how they put their own spin (and terroir) on what they …
Dec 12
Aberlour A’bunadh Scotch – Review
Aberlour A’bunadh Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 121.4 Proof Price Point: $70 – $80 for 750 ML Distiller: Aberlour Distillery Company Ltd. Background Back in July, I reviewed Aberlour 12 Year Old, the smaller (not necessarily younger) brother of today’s review, Aberlour A’bunadh. I’ve been excited to try this one for some time now, as …
Nov 14
Hyde 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey – Review
Hyde 10 Year Old No. 1 Presidents Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey 92 Proof Price Point: $75 – $85 for 750 ML Distiller: Hibernia Distillers Background I have noticed a trend in whiskey. Not unlike the craft brewing craze, distillers of whiskey have begun trying things that probably would have been frowned upon a few short years …
Oct 31
WhistlePig 12 Year Old Madeira Cask Rye – Review
WhistlePig Old World 12 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 86 Proof Price Point: $125 – $135 for 750 ML Distiller: WhistlePig Farm Background WhistlePig has taken some heat over the years. I won’t get into the details here, as a simple Google search should satisfy your curiosity. That being said, there’s no doubt that their whiskey is still good …