May 14
Glenfiddich 14 Year Old Bourbon Barrel Reseve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glenfiddich Distillery Background Glenfiddich is a big producer of single malt Scotch. I’ve sampled most of their range. When the 14 Year Old arrived on the shelf in my local liquor store, I noticed that …
Apr 30
The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenlivet Distillery Background We’re seeing a trend in whisky, moving from a shelf full of 8 year, 12 year, 18 year old whiskies, to a shelf where numbers are difficult to find. This leads us to believe that distillers …
Jan 23
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
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 12
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 …
Aug 22
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 …
Jul 25
Bruichladdich Scottish Barley / The Classic Laddie Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 100 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Bruichladdich Distillery Background I spent all of last week at the beach with my wife’s family. Before heading down, my tradition is to bring a bottle of Scotch and a bottle of rum. The …
Jul 11
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 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 …
