Just to clear a few things up, Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is not named for Celtic's goalkeeper in the 1970 European Championships, Evan Williams, who, despite playing a decent game, gave up what turned out to be the game-winner to the Dutch team Feyenoord in the 117th minute. Evan Williams Bourbon is also … Continue reading Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Black Label – Review
Whisky Reviews
Dewar’s 12 Year Old Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
Ol' John Dewar Sr. founded his eponymously named whisky company in 1846, and while it did well enough in those early years, it was really after his death in 1880 that the brand took off internationally thanks to his two sons, John Jr. and Thomas. Thomas ("Tommy" to his bowling buddies) in particular travelled the … Continue reading Dewar’s 12 Year Old Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky – Review
It's hard to mention Cardhu and not think of the Single Malt/Pure Malt fiasco that pretty much wiped it off the map for a few years. It's sort of the Scotch whisky version of the new Coke debacle of the mid-80's. Actually, come to think of it, the mid-80's were pretty much a debacle in … Continue reading Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky – Review
Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Review
*Thank you to the good folks at Gemini Spirits & Wine for the sample! Tyrconnell, or Tír Chonaill if you'd like, was one of the last sovereign Gaelic States in Ireland, existing from mid 400 AD to 1607 and covering what is now County Donegal and parts of Sligo, Leitrim, Tyrone, Fermanagh, and Derry. The Last … Continue reading Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey – Review
Ardmore Traditional Cask Peated Highland Single Malt Whisky – Review
Before I bought this one, I'd asked a salesman what he thought of it and he just shrugged his shoulders, grunted primally, and said only "I think you can do better for the money", which I found fairly surprising because one, I'd heard very good things about it, and two, it's a $38 bottle of … Continue reading Ardmore Traditional Cask Peated Highland Single Malt Whisky – Review
Whiskey & Books: Booker’s Bourbon & Brown Dog reviewed together
Seeing as it's the holiday season and all (gift ideas, you know) and seeing as this bourbon's called "Booker's", I thought I'd recommend a book to go with it. Jim Harrison is a writer's writer and although you may not have ever heard of him...you've probably heard of him. He's responsible for the book that … Continue reading Whiskey & Books: Booker’s Bourbon & Brown Dog reviewed together
Bargain Bin Fridays #7, Early Times Kentucky Whisky
What exactly constitutes an "early time"? 4:30am is an awfully early time, years of getting up for far-away bike races gave me a deep dread of the alarm going off at that hour (and a half). 3:00am still seems like the middle of the night for some reason, whereas 4:30am somehow qualifies as the morning … Continue reading Bargain Bin Fridays #7, Early Times Kentucky Whisky
Springbank 15 Year Old – Review
I don't know who Saint Andrew was, I've never met the guy. He apparently was one of the 12 disciples, brother to Saint Peter, a fisherman, and could, in a pinch, play third base because he had a decent throwing arm. Like many saints of the day, Saint Andrew spent a lot of time travelling … Continue reading Springbank 15 Year Old – Review
Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
Somehow this seemed a somewhat appropriate whisky to review for Thanksgiving weekend... I'm not entirely sure that Wild Turkey Rare Breed is still part of Wild Turkey's line, but I see it on shelves fairly often so I figure it's fair game. This one is a blend, a cuvée if you will, of the 6 … Continue reading Wild Turkey Rare Breed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
Notes from the 11/10/10 Signatory Tasting, Round II
Signatory 1997 Cragganmore 13 Year Old A darling of Speyside, Cragganmore was long known as an indispensible malt for blends until becoming part of Diageo's Classic Malt series in 1988. It still seems to fly under the radar a bit, though the distillery's 12 Year Old is a highly regarded, complex dram. This independent edition … Continue reading Notes from the 11/10/10 Signatory Tasting, Round II
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