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 26
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 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 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 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 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 …
Sep 19
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 …
Sep 05
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 …
