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 . . .

Miami Whiskey Mash

The Wild Turkey table at Miami Whiskey Mash 2018 Last month we wrangled up some friends and went to our first Miami Whiskey Mash, an...

Penny for Your Thoughts - March Madness

The reviews today come from a random assortment of whiskies that we've tried recently and whiskies we've been enjoying as we root for...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Tobermory 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof C917, Jim Beam Double Oak

Tobermory 10 (46.3%) - Tobermory is a close cousin of Ledaig 10. Or, perhaps to put it more accurately, Tobermory is heir to the throne,...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Mojo No. 4

Returning after a long layover and excited to get back into it! This list of reviews consists of a mix of whiskies we had in...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Highland Park Magnus, Yamazaki 12, Wild Turkey 101 Rye

Here's my weekly batch of short-form reviews. No stunners this week, but no major letdowns, either. Highland Park Magnus (40% ABV) - I...

Penny for Your Thoughts - A Midwinter Night's Dram, Lost Spirits Abomination, Johnnie Walker Gre

Post-Christmas cleanup time. Here are a few whiskies that we tried on the balcony a day or two before the holidays. High West A...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Whistlepig 10, Whistlepig 12 Old World

To get into the holiday spirit, we tried two well-known American craft ryes from Whistlepig Distillery. Whistlepig 10 Rye (50% ABV) -...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Angel's Envy Rye, The Balvenie Doublewood 12, Old Weller Antique 107

Here are three whiskies that I enjoyed on Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the holiday, thanks for reading! Angel's Envy Rye (50% ABV) -...

Penny for Your Thoughts - Four Roses Elliott's Select, Rendezvous Rye, Traverse City, Michter&#3

Today’s set of reviews features the seventh whiskey to get an A+ from me. What a stunning dram! Four Roses Elliott's Select (50-60% ABV)...

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...

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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