Feb 09
Hedonism Limited Release Grain Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $95 – $105 for 750 ML Distiller: Compass Box Whisky Co. Background As I’ve stated here many times, I love whiskey for its diversity. When distillers and blenders reach out past the ordinary boundaries of whiskey, sometimes they achieve something special. And sometimes, they …
Jan 05
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background Several weeks ago, I wrote a review of Ardmore Traditional Cask, and how the distillers used smaller casks to instill more oak character into the whiskey in a shorter period of time. The …
Dec 29
Laphroaig 18 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background Age statements are interesting things. Many times, they lead us to purchase “older” bottles to achieve status, even if it’s with ourselves. Even the media makes it seem as if older …
Dec 22
Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 96 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Laphroaig Distillery Background In my mind, there are two big players with multiple worthwhile (and readily available) expressions on Islay – Ardbeg and Laphroaig. If you’ve read my past reviews, you’ll know that I rank …
Dec 15
Ardmore Traditional Cask Peated Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Ardmore Distillery Background Various aging techniques (and tricks) are all the rage right now in the whiskey world. Many distillers are looking to find ways to create a more mature tasting whiskey at a …
Nov 10
The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 95.6 Proof Price Point: $60 – $70 for 750 ML Distiller: The Balvenie Distillery Background If you’ve been keeping up with my blog, you’ve probably noticed that I have already reviewed the Balvenie DoubleWood and Caribbean Cask. I have rated both pretty high …
Nov 03
The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $75 – $85 for 750 ML Distiller: The Balvenie Distillery Background There are a lot of unconventional whiskeys out there – expressions that take a different approach and either miss the mark or create something great. Balvenie, a distiller …
Oct 27
The Glenlivet 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $75 – $85 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glenlivet Distillery Background Does the picture to the left look a little strange to you? That’s probably because this particular bottle style hasn’t been in circulation for a few years, at least. I …
Oct 20
The Glenlivet Nàdurra 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 108.4 Proof Price Point: $55 – $65 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glenlivet Distillery Background Glenlivet whiskies are known for their consistent quality throughout the years. So when I discovered that a cask strength expression was available, I got pretty excited. The Nàdurra (meaning …
Oct 13
The Glenlivet 15 Year Old French Oak Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $50 – $60 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenlivet Distillery Background Before I was happily married, I was a bachelor. Hard to believe, right? I know. Anyway, before I lived with my wife, I had a roommate. Although we …
