Distillery: Willett Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement – Aged in Charred Oak Barrels ABV: 50.5% Proof: 101 Price: $50 Charcoal filtered Sour Mash Appearance: Amber, Hay Nose: Clementines, Fresh Cut Oak, Lumberyard Palate: Sweet and bright, oak, un-ripened pears, subtle brown sugar notes Finish: Light and quick with a lingering sweet caramel Is Johnny Drum Private Stock Approachable? Johnny Read more…
Distillery: Macallan Region: Highland, Scotland Aging: No Age Statement – Matured in Sherry Seasoned Oak Casks ABV: 44% Proof: 88 Price: $200 Appearance: Dark Honey Nose: Caramel, toffee, tart fruit, plums, pepper, dark chocolate Palate: Honey, caramel, cinnamon, spices, chocolate, oak, clove, baking spices Finish: Heavy, bold finish with deep caramel and spices What are Macallan Harmony Collection – Intense Read more…
A very well balanced cocktail. Spicy and bold, yet sweet with a long vanilla finish.
Distillery: The Glenlivet Region: Speyside, Scotland Bottling: 12 Year Double Oak ABV: 40% or 80 Proof Price: ~ $55 Appearance: Honey, worn gold coin, thin legs, clear. Nose: An indoor farmers market in the fall, tart, fresh produce, fruit, straw. Palate: Bright, clean and light, green apples, apricot. The finish Read more…
I love whiskey, and I love the outdoors. Oftentimes, I find that whiskey and the outdoors go really well together. The best way to combine the two is with a flask. Over the years, I have owned a handful of flasks of various sizes and qualities. They all held whiskey. Read more…
The Vieux Carré is a slightly bitter rye whiskey cocktail. Simple, easy to make, and somewhat off the beaten path. Give it a shot. I do not think that you will regret it.
This is a bright and herbal cocktail. Delicious and floral with both sweet and spicy notes. I find it to be refreshing and well balanced.