Today I was lucky to try a sample whiskey-tasting sampler kit from McLaughlin Distillery. McLaughlin Distillery is a local distillery near my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I have had their fruit moonshine offerings which are quite good, so I was excited when I got the opportunity to take place in […]
Distillery: Willett Distillery Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: 8-10 Years ABV: 47% Proof: 94 Mash Bill: 65% Corn, 20% Rye, 15% Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $60 Appearance: Honey Willett Pot Still Reserve Tasting Notes Nose: Honey, butterscotch, wheat, grains, earthy, light fruits, apples, pears, anise Palate: Nice caramel, vanilla, and grain, toasted oak, slight pepper, spices, earthy, hay and grassy notes […]
Distillery: Old Fitzgerald Distillery Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 61.9% Proof: 123.8 Batch: 522 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $50 Appearance: Dark Honey Larceny Barrel Proof Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, oak, chocolate, vanilla, nutmeg, anise, dark fruits, cherry, plum, brown sugar, hazelnut Palate: Bold Caramel and oak, raisin, dark fruits, cherry followed by heavy pepper, rye […]
Distillery: Michter’s Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 43% Proof: 86 Batch No: 22H2419 Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $50 Michter’s Sour Mash Whiskey Tasting Notes Appearance: Amber Nose: Rye, grain, hay, caramel, vanilla, oak, chocolate graham cracker, light fruits, apple, pear, apricot Palate: Sweet honey, bold rye grain, sugared pecans, light fruits, citrus notes, […]
Company: Radico Khaitan Ltd. Distillery: Rampur Region: Rampur, India Aging: No Age Statement – Matured in American Bourbon Barrels and European Oak Sherry Casks ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: 100% Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $90 Appearance: Honey Rampur Double Cask Tasting Notes Nose: Butter, bright tropical fruit, pineapple, peach, raisin, candied apricot, anise Palate: Pineapple, brown sugar, candied […]
Today, we will be tasting the entire lineup of Glenlivet Scotch whiskeys. Our goal is to not only taste and review these whiskeys to break down their flavors but to determine which of the bottles are worth their price tag. We will also try to decide which bottle is the […]
The Amaro Sour cocktail recipe combines the lovely herbs and spices of Amaro with the sweet caramel and vanilla of Bourbon. Simply delicious.
Distillery: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Tennessee Aging: 6 Years ABV: 53.35% Proof: 106.7 Limited Bottle No. ASM-16431 Mash Bill: 100% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $70 Appearance: Dark Maple Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, dark fruits, oak, cherry, plum, vanilla, toasted marshmallow, chocolate Palate: Malt, toasted graham cracker, chocolate, cinnamon, pepper, clove Finish: Medium finish with […]
Company: Smooth Amber Spirits Co. Distillery: MGP Region: Maxwelton, West Virginia Aging: 7 Years Barrel No: 36684 ABV: 59.4% Proof: 118.8 Mash Bill: 60% Corn, 36% Rye, 4% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $50 Appearance: Honey Smooth Ambler Old Scout Tasting Notes Nose: Caramel, oak, beef jerky, pepper, Worcestershire steak sauce, almond, hazelnut Palate: Caramel, oak, smoked meats, brown sugar, […]
Distillery: Buffalo Trace Region: Frankfort, Kentucky Aging: 15 Years ABV: 53.5% Proof: 107 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: No Price: $120 Retail – $2200 Secondary Appearance: Honey Nose: Sweet caramel, vanilla, oak and light fruits – cherry, apricot, and banana Palate: Extremely smooth with a lovely brown sugar caramel flavor followed by oak and a very distinct fruit […]