Aug 23
J. Potts Whiskey 94 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Manatawny Still Works Background A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of touring Manatawny Still Works in Pottstown, Pennsylvania (you can read about it here). As stated in my write-up, I bought a bottle of their J. Potts Whiskey, a …
Aug 09
Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky 100 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Amrut Distilleries Limited Background I had my first experience with Amrut Single Malt Whisky about a year ago. I took a gamble on a country not known for its single malts, and had no regrets after my first …
Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $85 – $95 for 750 ML Distiller: Unknown Background The fourth and final whiskey I am reviewing as part of Castle Brands’ sample portfolio is Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old. In case you missed previous posts, I have already reviewed Clontarf 1014, …
Jul 24
Sometimes things don’t quite go according to plan. This experiment is one of those things. Clearly, after taking some samples during this series of blog posts, my barrel lost some of its volume. Just as a watched pot never boils (or however that cliche is phrased), a watched barrel of whiskey doesn’t mature. I stayed …
Jul 12
Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey 92 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Unknown Background If you have kept up with my blog in the last several weeks, you will notice that I have been reviewing whiskeys sent to me by Castle Brands. Four weeks ago, I reviewed …
Jun 28
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Unknown Background Two weeks ago I reviewed Clontarf 1014, an Irish whiskey that was sent to me by Castle Brands to review. This week, I’m stepping it up and trying their single malt Irish, Knappogue …
Jun 14
Clontarf 1014 Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $15 – $25 for 750 ML Distiller: Unknown Background 99% of my reviews are from bottles that I purchased on my own. However, I am always open to trying new whiskeys and reviewing them honestly on this blog, even if they are given to …
May 31
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Kentucky Straight Whiskey 82.3 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: McLain & Kyne Background A little more than a year ago, I reviewed Jefferson’s 10 Year Old Rye. In the “Background” section, I mentioned my first experience with this brand, in which I was unimpressed with their trade …
May 17
Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Bulleit Distilling Co. Background Bulleit is another one of those bourbons that I see on the shelf frequently, but have never actually purchased. In fact, this review is from a borrowed bottle. It’s not that it’s too expensive …
May 03
Jura Superstition Lightly Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Jura Distillery Background No age statement whiskeys seem to have become more and more prevalent in recent years. The mainstay Scotch brands such as Glenlivet and Glenfiddich still rely on their standard 12, 15, and …
