Jul 21
Ardbeg Uigeadail Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 108.4 Proof Price Point: $70 – $80 for 750 ML Distiller: Ardbeg Distillery Limited Background Today happens to be my birthday, so I thought I would make today’s post extra special by reviewing an extraordinary Scotch – Ardbeg Uigeadail. For those of you unfamiliar with this whisky, …
Jul 14
Booker’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 128 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: James B. Beam Distilling Co. Background Everybody has an opinion. Even our relatives. Sometimes we agree, sometimes we don’t. When I first started this blog, I posted a link to it on my Facebook. I got a comment …
Jul 07
Jura 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: The Isle of Jura Distillery Co. Ltd. Background There are certain brands in the whiskey business that fly under the radar, create a small portfolio of quality whiskeys, and gather a loyal cult following. Jura …
Jun 30
Ridgemont Reserve 1792 Barrel Select Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 93.7 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Barton Distilling Company Background A couple of years ago, I was attending a bourbon tasting at a micro-brewery in my area. Samplings were available from Heaven Hill, Brown-Forman, and couple of others, but …
Jun 23
Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 91.6 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Talisker Distillery Background As you may recall, in one of my first reviews, I mentioned my first experience with Scotch whisky. I was in my parents’ basement and my dad was exposing me to various …
Jun 16
Blanton’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 93 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Blanton Distilling Company Background “Taken from the center-cut or middle sections of the famous Warehouse H, Blanton’s Original was once designated for ambassadors, dignitaries, and Colonel Blanton’s family and friends. Today, everyone has access to the world’s first …
Jun 09
Brugal 1888 Ron Gran Reserva Familiar (Rum) 76 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML (700 ML pictured) Distiller: Brugal & Co. Background We can’t drink whiskey all the time, right? That’s why rum exists! Although whiskey is, and more than likely always will be, my go-to drink, I do enjoy mixing …
Jun 02
The Peat Monster Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Compass Box Whisky Co. Background I first heard about The Peat Monster from reading Malt Advocate (now known as Whisky Advocate). It was in the reviews section in the back, and did pretty well according to John …
May 26
Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Kentucky Springs Distilling Co. Background For those unaware, Basil Hayden’s is part of Jim Beam’s Small Batch Collection, with the other expressions being Baker’s, Knob Creek, and Booker’s. They are each unique in their own way with …
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 …
