May 19
Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $30 – $40 for 750 ML Distiller: The Glenfiddich Distillery Background I chanced upon Glenfiddich back in November of last year. I was shopping for my wife for her birthday, and was browsing the Scotch section of the liquor store for something …
May 12
The Dalmore 12 Year Old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: Dalmore Distillery Background The Dalmore 12 Year Old is another bottle of Scotch that was given as a gift to me from my dad. I didn’t know much about this brand, but it …
May 05
Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $15 – $25 for 750 ML Distiller: Brown-Forman Distillers Co. Background Old Forester is one of those whiskeys you see on the shelf pretty often but never think to pick up. The price point is average, the packaging is average, and so on and …
Apr 28
Johnnie Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: John Walker & Sons Limited Background It’s amazing what marketing can do. Bad marketing can turn superior products into inferior products. Good marketing can do just the opposite. Of course, the ideas of “superior” and “inferior” …
Apr 26
Another great whiskey debate – does your bottle play a factor in the aging process? Most people will say “no”, and dismiss anybody who says “yes” as naive. And naivety may very well be the case when it comes to those individuals. But, I’d like to dig a little deeper into this question. Before we …
Apr 11
Bloggers and blog readers alike were deeply saddened when one of the more talented writers and critics announced his retirement. Ryan from Value Whisky Reviews stated two weeks ago that he had decided to put away his figurative pen and cease his reviews and experiments. Ryan’s retirement was brief. In fact, he has another blog …
Apr 07
Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 21 Years 86 Proof Price Point: $95 – $105 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenfarclas Distillery Background For those keeping score, I have reviewed Glenfarlcas 12 Year Old and 17 Year Old. I enjoyed both of these whiskies (and gave them decent ratings). But could further aging make …
Mar 31
Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 17 Years 86 Proof Price Point: $75 – $85 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenfarclas Distillery Background I recently wrote a review of Glenfarclas 12 Year Old, a Highland single malt Scotch. It’s a whisky that I enjoy, but not one that I would likely purchase regularly. …
Mar 28
You’re reading this blog, right? At this point, I can only assume that you have a computer and/or mobile device connected to the internet. And, I would also have to assume that you are human and possess the ability and instinct to communicate with other human beings. Perfect! Now let’s get social… Individuals who enjoy …
Mar 24
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: The Balvenie Distillery Background Sometimes you can happen upon some of your favorite things if you just keep your eyes open and accept suggestions. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I had …
