A WHISKEY BLOG

TOP TEN WHISKIES

1. Lagavulin 16: A+

2. Octomore 06.3: A+

3. GlenDronach 1993 Manager's Cask Distillery Exclusive: A+

4. Highland Park Delilah's 13th Anniversary: A+

5. Laphroaig 15 200th Anniversary: A+

6. Four Roses Elliott's Select: A+

7. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof B517: A+

8. Lagavulin Distillers Edition: A+

9. Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength (Batch 007): A+

10. George T. Stagg (2013): A+

Full review list here . . .

Penny for Your Thoughts - E.H. Taylor Single Barrel, Orphan Barrel Forged Oak

I'm working my way through a large set of rare bourbon samples -- these are two that I've seen on the shelf in a few stores, although for...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Lagavulin 8, Michter's Small Batch, Kilchoman Port Cask

Here are some whiskies we tried during the calm before the storm -- Islay scotches seemed particularly appropriate given the...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Bowmore 12, Westland Single Malt, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea Voyage

The Perez Art Museum -- a reminder of calmer times in Miami I'm writing this series of posts as Hurricane Irma has led to large-scale...

Penny for Your Thoughts - BenRiach 10, Bulleit Rye, Gentleman Jack, Angel's Envy

BenRiach 10 (43% ABV) - BenRiach is not as well known as some of its Speyside peers, but perhaps it should be. On the nose, I get stone...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Tullamore D.E.W., Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

An old friend came to town this weekend, so we got to try some new restaurants and bars and, most importantly for this site, two new...

Battle Royale - Elijah Craig Barrel Proof A117 vs. B517

Here's a comparison I've been looking forward to doing for a while. Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is one of my favorite bourbons, and I gave...

Belle Meade Single Barrel 10 - Review

Belle Meade Single Barrel -- all I need to pack for a trip! Age: 10 years Barrel type: Standard bourbon (charred fresh oak) Region: ...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Laphroaig PX Cask, Elijah Craig Small Batch, Suntory Toki, Sazerac, John D

My wife and I went back to Taurus this weekend after watching War for the Planet of the Apes (a great movie!). I chose to go with a few...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Bunnahabhain 12, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Ledaig 10, Russell's Reser

I've finally polished off the last of my 50 ml samples from Mission and am happy to have found some underappreciated whiskies (or at...

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (B517) - Review

Age: 12 years Barrel type: Standard bourbon (charred fresh oak) Region: Kentucky ABV: 62.1% Price: $70 Additional details: ...

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Talisker Reserve, Game of Thrones House Greyjoy - Review

Age: No age statement Barrel type: Ex-bourbon Region: Isle of Skye ABV: 45.8% Price: $60 Additional details: Chill filtered,...

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part II

Another day, another set of whiskey reviews -- we're back in business! There were a flurry of wonderful tasting events in the last few...

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part I

Hello from sunny Miami! As we all begin to self-isolate to reduce the spread of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to return to...

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Talisker Reserve, Game of Thrones House Greyjoy - Review

Age: No age statement Barrel type: Ex-bourbon Region: Isle of Skye ABV: 45.8% Price: $60 Additional details: Chill filtered,...

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part II

Another day, another set of whiskey reviews -- we're back in business! There were a flurry of wonderful tasting events in the last few...

Old and Rare Whiskies - Part I

Hello from sunny Miami! As we all begin to self-isolate to reduce the spread of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, I've decided to return to...

La Whiskeria - A Bar Review

Spain is not a whiskey loving country -- in fact, it may be the hardest place to find a half-decent whiskey bar that we've visited. Even...

Dickel Bottled in Bond Review

Age: 13 years old Barrel type: Charred fresh oak Region: Tennessee ABV: 50% Price: $45 Additional details: Lincoln County process...

SMWS December 2018 Out-Turn Review

I've reviewed a few Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) bottles on this site before, not to mention their Kaleidoscope outposts in both...

Maker's Mark Private Select, Star Hill Provisions - Review

Whisky Jean Samuels, the fearsome guardian cat of Maker's Mark Distillery Age: No age statement (between 5-8 years old) Barrel type: ...

Penny for Your Thoughts - The Franklin Room

As I mentioned in my previous post, The Franklin Room (Chicago) features a seasonal menu of about 30 whiskies that they sell for 50...

The Franklin Room - A Bar Review

I wasn't sure that whiskey bars got much better than Delilah's, but we may have discovered another whiskey den in Chicago that's every...

Old Owl Tavern - A Bar Review

Atmosphere and Service: The Old Owl Tavern is one of the best examples of Kentucky or Midwest hospitality. It is the bar-restaurant...

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