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Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch – Review

Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Wiliam Grant & Sons Ltd   Background How could you not buy a whisky called Monkey Shoulder?  Especially when it has three little monkeys hanging onto the “shoulder” of the bottle?  Obviously I couldn’t resist, or you wouldn’t be reading …

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What’s on Your Shelf? (Part 2)

Whisky Collection February 2014

It’s fun once in a while to share not only one whiskey on my shelf with my readers, but all of them.  Back in July, I posted Part 1 of the “What’s on Your Shelf?” series.  My collection has changed since then, and here it is: Jefferson’s 10 Year Old Rye Maker’s Mark Bourbon (holiday sweater …

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The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old Scotch – Review

Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old Scotch

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 …

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The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old Scotch – Review

Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old Scotch

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 …

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The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Scotch – Review

Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Scotch

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 …

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