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…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statement changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $60 Appearance: Cherry Amber Nose: Dark Fruits, cherries, sweet notes, vanilla, oak, Read more…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statement changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $50 Appearance: Light Gold Nose: Buttered Toast, caramel, and vanilla, with a Read more…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statements were changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $45 Appearance: Dark Cherry Nose: Very strong scent of dark fruits Read more…
Distillery: James B. Beam Distilling Company Region: Frankfurt, Kentucky Aging: It was originally aged 8 years, but in 2014, the age statement changed to “Artfully aged” which means that there is no guarantee on how long it has been aged. ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $45 Basil Hayden Whiskey Tasting Notes Appearance: Gold Nose: Sweet and buttery Read more…
Distillery: Aberfeldy Distillery Region: Aberfeldy, Scotland Aging:12 Years ABV: 40% Proof: 80 Price: $30 Appearance: Light Gold Nose: Malt, toffee, cereal, light fruits – apple and apricot, touches of honey Palate: There are definitely notes of light fruits – specifically apple, apricot, and light lemon. Less honey and toffee tastes than on the nose, but they are Read more…
Distillery: Savage & Cook Distillery Region: Mare Island – Vallejo California Aging: 5 years ABV: 44% Price: $35 Appearance: Dark Amber Mash Bill: 95% Corn, 4% Rye, 1% Malted Barley Nose: Very sweet – think maple syrup steeped with dark berries and hints of vanilla and hazelnut. Palate: The flavor is very smooth and extremely easy to Read more…
Distillery: Old Fitzgerald Distillery Region: Bardstown, Kentucky Aging: 6-12 years ABV: 46% Price: $25 Appearance: Golden Caramel Nose: At first it’s sweet corn, caramel, and wheat and finishes with a bit of fruit… banana and orange. Palate: Right away you get a bit of a bite from the 46% ABV but it subsides quickly and you’re left Read more…
Distillery: Jim Beam Region: Kentucky Aging: 7 Years, 1 Month, 7 Days ABV: 62.4% Price: $100 Appearance: Dark Amber Nose: Sweet, caramel notes, vanilla, oak but not a ton of alcohol scent. Surprisingly smooth to nose without getting blasted with what I would expect from a 62.4% ABV. Palate: Lots of heat followed by caramel candy, buttery, maple Read more…
Company: Beam Suntory Distillery: Laphroaig Region: Islay, Scotland Aging: 10 Years in Ex-Bourbon Casks ABV: 40% Price: $60 Appearance: Light Gold Honey Nose: Strong Peat, lots of smoke, salty, ocean…many often refer to its scent as taking a whiff of a campfire doused in ocean water… Palate: Peat, Peat, and Peat. The smokey, peaty flavor of Laphroaig is Read more…