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George T. Stagg Bourbon – Review

George T. Stagg Bourbon

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 …

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Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon – Review

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Bourbon

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 …

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Bastille French Whisky – Review

Bastille French Whisky

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 …

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Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey – Review

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey

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 …

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Ten High Bourbon – Review

Ten High Bourbon

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 …

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Macallan Fine Oak 10 Year Old Scotch – Review

Macallan 10 Year Old Scotch

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 …

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Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey – Review

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

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 …

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Ardbeg 10 Year Old Scotch – Review

Ardbeg 10 Year Old Scotch

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 …

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Yamazaki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky – Review

Yamazaki 12 Year Old Japanese Whisky

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.  …

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Van Winkle 12 Year Old Bourbon – Review

Van Winkle 12 Year Old Bourbon

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 …

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