Jan 23
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. …
Jul 11
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 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 …
Sep 20
McClelland’s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: T&A McClelland Limited Background Bottom shelf isn’t always bad. Certain whiskeys prove that statement – many refute it. Here in the good old U. S. of A., most of our bottom shelf whiskey is bourbon and other …
Dec 14
Blackadder Ben Nevis Distillery 32 Year Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 90 Proof Price Point: Unknown for 750 ML Distiller: Ben Nevis Distillery Background Today we are reviewing Blackadder’s Ben Nevis 32 Year Old Scotch. Despite the number of whiskies I have tasted, I know very little about Ben Nevis and its range. According …
Jul 06
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Dalwhinnie Distillery Background I first had a chance to sample Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old from a miniature bottle that was given to me about a year and a half ago. Typically when I have …
Dec 15
Ardmore Traditional Cask Peated Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Ardmore Distillery Background Various aging techniques (and tricks) are all the rage right now in the whiskey world. Many distillers are looking to find ways to create a more mature tasting whiskey at a …
