Sincere thanks to Raj and Glass Revolution Imports for the sample. Here we have a case of the very old and the very young. Representing the old, Speyside's Linkwood distillery traces its history back to 1821, when it was built by a man named Peter Brown. The distillery stayed with the Brown family until the … Continue reading Claxton’s 2006 Linkwood 11 Year Old – Review
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George Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Series I – Review
*Sincere thanks to MGP Ingredients and Gregory White PR for the sample. The "Repeal" part of the George Remus Repeal Reserve refers to the repeal of Prohibition. The George Remus part refers of course to George Remus, the legendary, infamous bootlegger and murderer who made a huge fortune during the early part of Prohibition. By … Continue reading George Remus Repeal Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Series I – Review
Stranahan’s Sherry Cask Colorado Single Malt Whiskey – Review
*Sincere thanks to Stranahan’s and Exposure PR for the sample. Ok, I'll try to make this will be the last time I mention that great 2016 trip to Stranahan's. One of the highlights of that first Cask Thief event was trying some three year old whiskey that had been aged for an additional two years … Continue reading Stranahan’s Sherry Cask Colorado Single Malt Whiskey – Review
Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Colorado Single Malt Whiskey – Review
*Sincere thanks to Stranahan's and Exposure PR for the sample. During a trip in 2016 to Denver's Stranahan's Distillery, I had the opportunity to spend some time with Rob Dietrich, the head distiller. Rob's a character to be sure, and he's a good storyteller. Over the years, he's effectively been the face of the brand. He … Continue reading Stranahan’s Diamond Peak Colorado Single Malt Whiskey – Review
Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Irish Whiskey – Review
*Sincere thanks to Irish Distillers, Jameson, and Ketchum for the sample. For this year's St. Patrick's Day's Irish whiskey review, I thought we'd take a look at St. Francis. Ok, perhaps more specifically, the Franciscans, the religious orders and sects that follow the teachings of St. Francis. What the hell, let's narrow it down even … Continue reading Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Irish Whiskey – Review
Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
*Sincere thanks to Sazerac and A. Smith Bowman Distillery for the sample. The A. Smith Bowman Distillery in Fredericksburg, Virginia is a bit of an odd set-up. It can trace its roots back to 1935, when, right after Prohibition ended, a man named Abram Smith Bowman opened up a distillery in what is now Reston. … Continue reading Isaac Bowman Port Barrel Finished Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
1792 Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
Sincere thanks to Sazerac and Barton Brands for the sample. In 2002, Barton Brands, which at the time was owned by Constellation Brands, debuted their Ridgewood Reserve 1792 Bourbon. Shortly after, Brown-Forman howled in disapproval and demanded, litigiously, satisfaction. They claimed that packaging and marketing of the Ridgewood Reserve was suspiciously too close to that … Continue reading 1792 Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
Jameson’s “The Blender’s Dog” Irish Whiskey – Review
*Sincere thanks to Irish Distillers, Jameson, and Ketchum for the sample. In a distillery/whiskey production setting, the word "dog" can be used for several different things...or really just two very, very different things and then a few variations on the theme. There is, of course, the four-legged kind of dog (Canis lupus familiaris), who often … Continue reading Jameson’s “The Blender’s Dog” Irish Whiskey – Review
George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
*Sincere thanks to MGP Ingredients for the sample. Prohibition in the US had the curious effect of making criminals out of people who might not otherwise have been criminals, and making legends out of criminals that might not otherwise have been legends. George Remus is the rare example of both. Before he was swayed by … Continue reading George Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
Prizefight Irish Whiskey – Review
*Sincere thanks to Quaker City Mercantile for the sample. With the category of Irish whiskey booming, it's no surprise that people are trying to jump in at all levels. There are a lot of non-distilling producers out there at the moment, making up new brands or reviving old ones. The interesting thing is that, relatively … Continue reading Prizefight Irish Whiskey – Review
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