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Laphroaig Select Review

Distillery: Laphroaig Region: Islay, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Blend of hand-selected whiskies aged in Oloroso Sherry butts, first-fill ex-Bourbon Quarter Casks, and Pedro Ximenez Sherry hogsheads and finished in virgin American Oak barrels. ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Read more…

Glenfiddich 12 Review

Company: William Grant & Sons Distillery: Glenfiddich Distillery Region: Dufftown, Scotland (Speyside) Aging: 12 Years in Oloroso Sherry and Bourbon Casks ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $60 Glenfiddich 12 Tasting Notes Appearance: Light Read more…

Heaven Hill – Grain to Glass Bourbon Review

Company: Heaven Hill Distillery: Heaven Hill Distillery Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Distilled: 2017 Bottled & Released: 2024 Aging: 6 Years ABV: 53.5% ABV Proof: 107 Proof Mash Bill: 52% Corn, 35% Rye, 13% Malt Corn Seed Varietal: Beck’s 6158 Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Read more…

Benriach 12 Review – The Smoky Twelve

Company: Brown Forman Corporation Distillery: Benriach Distillery Region: Morayshire, Scotland (Speyside) Aging: Matured for at least 12 years in bourbon barrels, sherry casks, and Marsala wine casks. ABV: 46% ABV Proof: 92 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley (both peated and Read more…

Glenfiddich 15 Review – Solera Finish

Company: William Grant & Sons Distillery: Glenfiddich Distillery Region: Dufftown, Scotland (Speyside) Aging: 15 Years ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $80 Glenfiddich 15 Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Nose: Caramel, toffee, toasted oak, vanilla, Read more…

Glenfiddich 14 Year Review

Company: William Grant & Sons Distillery: Glenfiddich Distillery Region: Dufftown, Scotland (Speyside) Aging: 14 Years in deep charred ex-Bourbon Casks ABV: 43% ABV Proof: 86 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $70 Glenfiddich 14 Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Read more…

Glenfiddich 18 Year Review

Company: William Grant & Sons Distillery: Glenfiddich Distillery Region: Dufftown, Scotland (Speyside) Aging: 18 Years ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $180 Glenfiddich 18 Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Golden Honey Nose: Sweet caramel, maple syrup, Read more…

Chivas Regal 18 Review

Company: Chivas Brothers Distillery: Blended Whisky Region: Scotland (blends can be from multiple regions) Aging: 18 Years ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: Blend of Single Malt and Grain Whiskeys Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $80 Chivas Regal 18 Tasting Read more…

Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon Review

Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co. Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Proof Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $30 Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Read more…

Paddy’s Old Irish Whiskey Review

Company: Irish Distillers Distillery: Midleton Distillery Region: Midleton, County Cork, Ireland Aging: Minimum of 3 Years ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: Blend of Grain, Malt, and Pot Still Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $20 Paddy’s Old Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes Read more…

Calumet Farm 10 Year Bourbon Review

Distillery: Western Spirits Beverage Company Bottled by: Three Springs Bottling Company Region: Bowling Green, Kentucky Aging: Each small batch (50 barrels) is crafted from 10 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Batch No: CA10L04 ABV: 50% ABV Proof: 100 Read more…

Calumet Farm 8 Year Bourbon Review

Distillery: Western Spirits Beverage Company Bottled by: Three Springs Bottling Company Region: Bowling Green, Kentucky Aging: Each small batch (50 barrels) is crafted from 8 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: 74% Corn, 18% Read more…

Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Review

Company: Bruichladdich Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery Region: Isle of Islay, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 50% ABV Proof: 100 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Unpeated Islay Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $60 Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Tasting Notes Appearance: Golden Honey Nose: Rich fruit, raisin, Read more…

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Review

Company: Bruichladdich Distillery: Bruichladdich Distillery Region: Isle of Islay, Scotland Aging: 10 Years ABV: 50% ABV Proof: 100 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Unpeated Islay Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $75 Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 10 Year Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Golden Honey Nose: Peat, Read more…

Port Askaig 110 Proof Scotch Whiskey Review

Company: Elixir Distillers Distillery: Elixir Distillery Region: Islay, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 55% ABV Proof: 110 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $80 Port Askaig 110 Proof Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Tasting Notes Appearance: Nearly clear Read more…

Very Old Barton Review

Company: Sazerac Company Distillery: Very Old Barton Distillery Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: At least 4 Years ABV: 43% ABV Proof: 86 Proof Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 15% Rye, 10% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $20 Very Old Barton Read more…

Michter’s US 1 Unblended American Whiskey Review

Distillery: Michter’s Distillery LLC Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 41.7% ABV Proof: 83.4 Proof Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $50 Michter’s US 1 Unblended American Whiskey Tasting Notes Appearance: Very Dark Amber Nose: Caramel, toasted oak, Read more…

Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon Review

Distillery: Michter’s Distillery LLC Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 4+ Years ABV: 45.7% ABV Proof: 91.4 Proof Mash Bill: Undisclosed Batch No: 20E899 Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $50 Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon Tasting Notes Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Caramel, oak, vanilla, buttery Read more…

Liberty Pole Bourbon Cream Review

Distillery: Mingo Creek Craft Distillers, LLC Region: Washington, Pennsylvania ABV: 15% ABV Proof: 30 Proof Price: $35 Liberty Pole Bourbon Cream Tasting Notes Appearance: Creamy, light chocolate milk Nose: Buttery, vanilla, chocolate Palate: Smooth buttery vanilla, chocolate, notes of bourbon caramel Read more…

George Dickel Classic Recipe Review

Distillery: Cascade Hollow Distilling Co. (Also known as George Dickel Distillery) Region: Tullahoma, Tennessee Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Mash Bill: 84% Corn, 8% Rye, 8% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $20 Appearance: Light Gold Read more…

Redbreast Cask Strength Review

Company: Pernod Ricard Distillery: Midleton Distillery Region: Midleton, County Cork Ireland Aging: 12 Years in Oak Casks ABV: 56.3% ABV Proof: 112.6 Proof Mash Bill: Mix of Malted and Unmalted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $100 Redbreast Cask Strength Irish Whiskey Tasting Read more…

Blue Spot Irish Whiskey Review

Company: Mitchell & Sons, Irish Distillers Distillery: Midleton Distillery Region: County Cork, Ireland Aging: 7 Years in Bourbon barrels, sherry butts, and Portuguese Madeira casks ABV: 58.9% ABV Proof: 117.8 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Barley (Malted and Unmalted) Non-Chill Filtered: Yes  Read more…

Wigle Straight Rye Review

Distillery: Pittsburgh Distilling Co. LLC Region: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Aging: 2 Years ABV: 42% Proof: 84 Batch: #97 Bottle: 321 of 597 Mash Bill: 68% Rye, 18% Wheat, 14% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $60 Appearance: Honey Wigle Straight Read more…

Yellow Spot Irish Whiskey Review

Company: Mitchell & Sons, Irish Distillers Distillery: Midleton Distillery Region: County Cork, Ireland Aging: 12 Years in American Bourbon, Spanish Sherry, and Spanish Malaga Casks ABV: 46% ABV Proof: 92 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Barley (Malted and Unmalted) Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Read more…

Rabbit Hole Cavehill Review

Distillery: Rabbit Hill Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 3 Years in New Charred American Oak Barrels Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 10% Malted Wheat, 10% Malted Barley, 10% Honey Malted Barley ABV: 47.5% ABV Proof: 95 Proof Non-Chill Filtered: Read more…

Green Spot Irish Whiskey Review

Company: Mitchell & Sons, Irish Distillers Distillery: Midleton Distillery Region: County Cork, Ireland Aging: No Age Statement – believed to be approximately 7 years ABV: 40% ABV Proof: 80 Proof Mash Bill: 100% Barley (Malted and Unmalted) Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $70 Read more…

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