Feb 16
The Macallan 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: The Macallan Distillers Ltd. Background Well over a year ago, I posted a review of the Macallan Fine Oak 10 Year Old. It was not a favorable review. Afterwards, I avoided Macallan with the understanding …
Feb 09
Hedonism Limited Release Grain Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $95 – $105 for 750 ML Distiller: Compass Box Whisky Co. Background As I’ve stated here many times, I love whiskey for its diversity. When distillers and blenders reach out past the ordinary boundaries of whiskey, sometimes they achieve something special. And sometimes, they …
Feb 02
Corsair Small Batch Triple Smoke American Malt Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Corsair Artisan LLC Background If you saw my review of Angel’s Envy, you know that I am more skeptical about innovation in whiskey than most other bloggers. I do my best to review solely on …
Jan 26
Knob Creek Small Batch Rye Whiskey 100 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Knob Creek Distillery Background Rye whiskeys are interesting. In my mind, they are like the little brother to bourbon. I enjoy drinking bourbon much more, but rye is okay once in a while to change things up. …
Jan 19
Powers Gold Label Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $15 – $25 for 750 ML Distiller: John Power & Son Background Ireland has a lot of iconic brands that are known worldwide (I outline some of them in a previous post). Powers Gold Label is one of those, and one that you may think …
Jan 12
Angel’s Envy Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 86.6 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Louisville Distilling Co. Background Some whiskeys receive a heck of a lot of hype simply because they are different than their brethren. Angel’s Envy happens to be one of those whiskeys, and it receives so much attention …
Jan 05
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background Several weeks ago, I wrote a review of Ardmore Traditional Cask, and how the distillers used smaller casks to instill more oak character into the whiskey in a shorter period of time. The …
Dec 29
Laphroaig 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background Age statements are interesting things. Many times, they lead us to purchase “older” bottles to achieve status, even if it’s with ourselves. Even the media makes it seem as if older …
Dec 22
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background In my mind, there are two big players with multiple worthwhile (and readily available) expressions on Islay – Ardbeg and Laphroaig. If you’ve read my past reviews, you’ll know that I rank …
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 …
