Tequila Reserva de Don Julio Añejo 80 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Tequila Don Julio Background I have reviewed two rums on this blog (Brugal 1888 and Ron Zacapa). As I reviewed these “premium” rums, it sparked an interest in learning about spirits other than whiskey. I’m not particularly interested in …
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Jan 23
Glenmorangie Tùsail Scotch – Review
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. …
Jan 10
Port Charlotte Islay Barley Scotch – Review
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Islay Barley Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 Proof Price Point: $60 – $70 for 750 ML Distiller: Bruichladdich Distillery Background I’m a big fan of the Bruichladdich Distillery. I have reviewed a couple of their whiskies, and have found myself impressed. However, to this point I have not had an opportunity …
Dec 26
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky – Review
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt Japanese Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Ltd., Japan Background I really enjoy trying whiskeys from around the world. I find it fascinating how other cultures interpret the category, and how they put their own spin (and terroir) on what they …
Dec 12
Aberlour A’bunadh Scotch – Review
Aberlour A’bunadh Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 121.4 Proof Price Point: $70 – $80 for 750 ML Distiller: Aberlour Distillery Company Ltd. Background Back in July, I reviewed Aberlour 12 Year Old, the smaller (not necessarily younger) brother of today’s review, Aberlour A’bunadh. I’ve been excited to try this one for some time now, as …
Nov 14
Hyde 10 Year Old Irish Whiskey – Review
Hyde 10 Year Old No. 1 Presidents Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey 92 Proof Price Point: $75 – $85 for 750 ML Distiller: Hibernia Distillers Background I have noticed a trend in whiskey. Not unlike the craft brewing craze, distillers of whiskey have begun trying things that probably would have been frowned upon a few short years …
Oct 31
WhistlePig 12 Year Old Madeira Cask Rye – Review
WhistlePig Old World 12 Year Old Straight Rye Whiskey 86 Proof Price Point: $125 – $135 for 750 ML Distiller: WhistlePig Farm Background WhistlePig has taken some heat over the years. I won’t get into the details here, as a simple Google search should satisfy your curiosity. That being said, there’s no doubt that their whiskey is still good …
Oct 18
Lot 40 Canadian Rye Whisky – Review
Lot No. 40 Single Copper Pot Still Canadian Rye Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $60 – $70 for 750 ML Distiller: Pernod Ricard USA Background Social media has granted us all access to a wealth of information, some factual and some biased. I started seeing hype for Lot 40 Canadian Whisky about a year …
Oct 03
Ron Zacapa Centenario Rum – Review
Ron Zacapa Centenario 23 Solera Gran Reserva Rum 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Rum Creation & Products Inc. Background During the summer, I find myself straying from whiskey (only sometimes) and reaching for a nice glass of rum. The only non-whiskey I have reviewed on this blog is Brugal 1888, …