May 19
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glenfiddich Distillery Background I chanced upon Glenfiddich back in November of last year. I was shopping for my wife for her birthday, and was browsing the Scotch section of the liquor store for something …
May 12
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Dalmore Distillery Background The Dalmore 12 Year Old is another bottle of Scotch that was given as a gift to me from my dad. I didn’t know much about this brand, but it …
Apr 28
Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: John Walker & Sons Limited Background It’s amazing what marketing can do. Bad marketing can turn superior products into inferior products. Good marketing can do just the opposite. Of course, the ideas of “superior” and “inferior” …
Apr 07
Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 21 Years 86 Proof Price Point: $95 – $105 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenfarclas Distillery Background For those keeping score, I have reviewed Glenfarlcas 12 Year Old and 17 Year Old. I enjoyed both of these whiskies (and gave them decent ratings). But could further aging make …
Mar 31
Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 17 Years 86 Proof Price Point: $75 – $85 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenfarclas Distillery Background I recently wrote a review of Glenfarclas 12 Year Old, a Highland single malt Scotch. It’s a whisky that I enjoy, but not one that I would likely purchase regularly. …
Mar 24
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: The Balvenie Distillery Background Sometimes you can happen upon some of your favorite things if you just keep your eyes open and accept suggestions. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I had …
Feb 18
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenmorangie Distillery Background Last week, I reviewed Glenmorangie Lasanta, a Scotch matured for ten years in ex-bourbon casks and an additional two years in Oloroso sherry casks. Quinta Ruban, however, spends 10 …
Feb 11
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenmorangie Distillery Background I bought my bottle of Glenmorangie Lasanta as one of six bottles I picked up for my wife for Christmas. I know, I know, that sounds a bit ridiculous. Who …
Feb 04
Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 12 Years 86 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenfarclas Distillery Background A couple months back, I wrote a review of Ardbeg 10 Year Old, and shared my first experiences with a Scotch flight. I was immediately turned off by the more intimidating …
Jan 25
Ah yes, the benchmark by which we measure “good” whiskey; age. When we see a 10, 12, 15, 18, or 21 year old, we immediately assume an ascending level of quality. At least that’s what we’ve been conditioned to think. Age statements can tell a story, and certainly aging whiskey is important – but it’s …
