Manatawny Still Works Small Batch Whiskey 94 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Manatawny Still Works Background Manatawny Still Works is a relatively new micro-distillery in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, not far from where I live. I had the pleasure of touring their facility (which you can read about here), as well as reviewing …
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Sep 05
Corsair Quinoa Whiskey – Review
Corsair Quinoa Whiskey 92 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Corsair Artisan LLC Background I’m becoming quite familiar with the whiskeys coming out of Corsair Artisan. I’ve spent time (and money) trying to convert their Wry Moon unaged whiskey into a mini-barrel-aged whiskey. I’ve enjoyed the complexity of Triple Smoke, and I continue to …
Aug 22
Auchentoshan American Oak Scotch – Review
Auchentoshan American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Auchentoshan Distillery Background Just over two years ago, I reviewed Auchentoshan Classic, the entry-level whisky from the namesake, Lowlands distillery. It scored very well by my standards, despite my concern over its triple-distillation and my inexperience with whiskies south …
Aug 08
Kinsey 7 Year Old Whiskey – Review
Kinsey 7 Year Old Whiskey 86.8 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: The New Liberty Distillery Background I cannot say I know all that much about this whiskey, despite its close proximity to where I live. I was sent a small sample and an online folder with images and a press …
Jul 11
Aberlour 12 Year Old Scotch – Review
Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask Matured Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Aberlour Distillery Company Ltd. Background I love me a sherry-finished whisky. Macallan 12 Year Old and Glenmorangie Lasanta are two of the regulars on my shelf. When Aberlour 12 Year Old finally made …
Jun 13
Tomatin 12 Year Old Scotch – Review
Tomatin 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML Distiller: The Tomatin Distillery Co. Ltd. Background Akin to Bulleit Bourbon, and other whiskies I have commented on similarly, Tomatin 12 Year Old is a whisky I have seen frequently on the shelf but never had a compelling …
May 30
Brenne French Whisky – Review
Brenne French Single Malt Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Classic Imports Background This one is an interesting story. Brenne French Single Malt Whisky began when Allison Patel decided to begin importing whisky from a small distiller in the heart of Cognac, France. After a relationship was formed, the …
May 16
Stagg Jr. Bourbon – Review
Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 132.1 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Buffalo Trace Distillery Background Oh boy. This is an exciting day. I have the pleasure to review one of the more hyped bourbons in recent years. Stagg Jr. is a barrel proof bourbon, a little brother, if you will, of …