Lot No. 40 Single Copper Pot Still Canadian Rye Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $60 – $70 for 750 ML Distiller: Pernod Ricard USA Background Social media has granted us all access to a wealth of information, some factual and some biased. I started seeing hype for Lot 40 Canadian Whisky about a year …
Category: Reviews
Oct 03
Ron Zacapa Centenario Rum – Review
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Solera Gran Reserva Rum 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Rum Creation & Products Inc. Background During the summer, I find myself straying from whiskey (only sometimes) and reaching for a nice glass of rum. The only non-whiskey I have reviewed on this blog is Brugal 1888, …
Sep 19
MSW Small Batch Whiskey – Review
Manatawny Still Works Small Batch Whiskey 94 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Manatawny Still Works Background Manatawny Still Works is a relatively new micro-distillery in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, not far from where I live. I had the pleasure of touring their facility (which you can read about here), as well as reviewing …
Sep 05
Corsair Quinoa Whiskey – Review
Corsair Quinoa Whiskey 92 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Corsair Artisan LLC Background I’m becoming quite familiar with the whiskeys coming out of Corsair Artisan. I’ve spent time (and money) trying to convert their Wry Moon unaged whiskey into a mini-barrel-aged whiskey. I’ve enjoyed the complexity of Triple Smoke, and I continue to …
Aug 22
Auchentoshan American Oak Scotch – Review
Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Auchentoshan Distillery Background Just over two years ago, I reviewed Auchentoshan Classic, the entry-level whisky from the namesake, Lowlands distillery. It scored very well by my standards, despite my concern over its triple-distillation and my inexperience with whiskies south …
Aug 08
Kinsey 7 Year Old Whiskey – Review
Kinsey 7 Year Old Whiskey 86.8 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: The New Liberty Distillery Background I cannot say I know all that much about this whiskey, despite its close proximity to where I live. I was sent a small sample and an online folder with images and a press …
Jul 25
Bruichladdich Scottish Barley Scotch – Review
Bruichladdich Scottish Barley / The Classic Laddie Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Bruichladdich Distillery Background I spent all of last week at the beach with my wife’s family. Before heading down, my tradition is to bring a bottle of Scotch and a bottle of rum. The …
Jul 11
Aberlour 12 Year Old Scotch – Review
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Aberlour Distillery Company Ltd. Background I love me a sherry-finished whisky. Macallan 12 Year Old and Glenmorangie Lasanta are two of the regulars on my shelf. When Aberlour 12 Year Old finally made …
Jun 13
Tomatin 12 Year Old Scotch – Review
Tomatin 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML Distiller: The Tomatin Distillery Co. Ltd. Background Akin to Bulleit Bourbon, and other whiskies I have commented on similarly, Tomatin 12 Year Old is a whisky I have seen frequently on the shelf but never had a compelling …