Dec 31
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 2009 Release 141.4 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background This will be my last review of 2011, so I thought I’d end things with my first of five reviews of Sazerac’s Antique Collection. And why not start it out …
Dec 24
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background Some distillers just plain get bourbon right. They bring all the right components together to create a masterpiece. Eagle Rare is one of those bourbons. The particular bottle …
Dec 17
Bastille Hand-Crafted French Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: Daucourt Ste Background Quite possibly the greatest thing about whiskey is its diversity. Flavor profiles are generated and differentiated by ingredients, distillation techniques, and geographic location. The culture, knowledge/experience, and personal preferences of the distiller also have a large effect …
Dec 10
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Brand Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Jack Daniel Distillery Background What kind of whiskey will most people order at a bar? Jack Daniel’s. What does the “Jack” in “Jack and Coke” stand for? Jack Daniel’s. What is arguably the …
Dec 03
Ten High Kentucky Straight Sour Mash Bourbon Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $10 – $15 for 750 ML Distiller: Barton Distilling Company Background All of the whiskeys I have reviewed thus far have been shown in a favorable light. Frankly speaking, it’s not easy to find a whiskey that I will not enjoy in one …
Nov 26
The Macallan Fine Oak 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: The Macallan Distillers Ltd. Background Sometimes when choosing a whiskey to try, you just have to go with your gut instinct. You won’t always know every whiskey in the store, but that …
Nov 19
Stranahan’s Colorado Straight Rocky Mountain Whiskey 94 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey Background I first learned about Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey at my company’s Christmas party this past year. I learned, ahead of time, from the party organizer that only beer and wine would be served. I was …
Nov 05
Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $50-$60 for 750 ML Distiller: Ardbeg Distillery Limited Background I never thought I would enjoy Ardbeg. My first experience with it was about two years ago. My father was educating me on Scotch for the first time, starting with Highland malts and progressing …
Oct 29
The Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky Aged 12 Years 86 Proof Price Point: $45-$55 for 750 ML Distiller: Yamazaki Distillery (Produced by Suntory) Background It isn’t very often that I’m giddy to purchase a whiskey. My wife will tell you that the second I saw Yamazaki on the shelf of our local liquor store, my eyes lit up. …
Oct 22
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90.4 Proof Price Point: $80-$90 for 750 ML Distiller: Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery Background The Van Winkle name carries a lot of weight in the whiskey world. With a relatively small portfolio of highly sought-after whiskeys, this distillery has proven that many …
