Aug 03
Yesterday was one of those unique Saturdays when my wife and I did not have a thing planned for the day. We thought about driving into Philadelphia and going to a museum, but the thought of fighting city traffic was enough to deter me from that idea. My wife brought up the idea to visit …
Jul 26
Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $85 – $95 for 750 ML Distiller: Unknown Background The fourth and final whiskey I am reviewing as part of Castle Brands’ sample portfolio is Knappogue Castle 16 Year Old. In case you missed previous posts, I have already reviewed Clontarf 1014, …
Jul 12
Knappogue Castle 14 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey 92 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Unknown Background If you have kept up with my blog in the last several weeks, you will notice that I have been reviewing whiskeys sent to me by Castle Brands. Four weeks ago, I reviewed …
Jun 28
Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $35 – $45 for 750 ML Distiller: Unknown Background Two weeks ago I reviewed Clontarf 1014, an Irish whiskey that was sent to me by Castle Brands to review. This week, I’m stepping it up and trying their single malt Irish, Knappogue …
Jun 14
Clontarf 1014 Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey 80 Proof Price Point: $15 – $25 for 750 ML Distiller: Unknown Background 99% of my reviews are from bottles that I purchased on my own. However, I am always open to trying new whiskeys and reviewing them honestly on this blog, even if they are given to …
Jun 07
After taking a brief hiatus from my experiment in order to allow my whiskey to mature without interruption, I am back at it, and trying another sample. Today is Day 98, and the spirit in my barrel hasn’t been touched since April 12th. Let’s get into it. This whiskey is certainly developing in its color …
May 31
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch Kentucky Straight Whiskey 82.3 Proof Price Point: $25 – $35 for 750 ML Distiller: McLain & Kyne Background A little more than a year ago, I reviewed Jefferson’s 10 Year Old Rye. In the “Background” section, I mentioned my first experience with this brand, in which I was unimpressed with their trade …
May 17
Bulleit Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Bulleit Distilling Co. Background Bulleit is another one of those bourbons that I see on the shelf frequently, but have never actually purchased. In fact, this review is from a borrowed bottle. It’s not that it’s too expensive …
May 03
Jura Superstition Lightly Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky 86 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Jura Distillery Background No age statement whiskeys seem to have become more and more prevalent in recent years. The mainstay Scotch brands such as Glenlivet and Glenfiddich still rely on their standard 12, 15, and …
Apr 19
Collingwood Hand-Crafted Blended Canadian Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $20 – $30 for 750 ML Distiller: Brown-Forman Beverages Background Much to my surprise upon writing this, I have only reviewed one other Canadian whisky on this blog – Forty Creek. I admitted in that review that I am not partial to Canadian whisky in …
