Whiskey Review: Russell’s Reserve 2002
We review Russell’s Reserve 2002, the second in a vintage dated bourbon series from Wild Turkey which has become something of a commodity on the secondary market.
Whisky Review Round Up: The GlenAllachie Single Malts
We review the the GlenAllachie single malts, a range of Scotch whiskies from a Scottish distillery finding new life under independent ownership.
Whiskey Review: Belle Meade Bourbon Cask Strength Reserve
We review Belle Meade Bourbon Cask Strength Reserve, a higher proof version of this popular bourbon that’s bottled at 55% ABV.
Whiskey Review: Westland Distillery Native Oak Series Garryana 3/1
We review Westland Distillery Native Oak Series Garryana 3/1, the latest in a series of American single malt whiskeys exploring the use of Oregon oak in aging whiskey.
Whiskey Review: Barrell Bourbon Batch 016
We review Barrell Bourbon Batch 016, consisting of a mash bill of corn, rye and malted barley and drawn from a blend of barrels that range from 9 years and 9 month to 15 years old.
Whisky Review Round Up: BenRiach Limited Releases 2018
We review three very unique whiskies from the Benriach distillery out of Scotland, including a peated Scotch whisky finished in port cask.
Whisky Review: Crown Royal Texas Mesquite
We review Crown Royal Texas Mesquite, a variant of the popular Canadian whisky that’s said to be “infused with the smoky soul of locally sourced Texas mesquite wood.”
Whisky Review: Laphroaig Cairdeas Fino Cask
We review Laphroaig Cairdeas Fino Cask, double matured in first filled bourbon barrels, and then Fino Sherry casks.
Whiskey Review: Booker’s Batch 2018-02 “Backyard BBQ”
We review Booker’s Batch 2018-02 “Backyard BBQ,” the second of the Booker’s bourbons for 2018 that’s been bottled at a hot 128.8 proof.
Whisky Review Roundup: Glendronach 2018 Special Releases
We review several special Scotch whisky releases from the Glendronach distillery for the US market, all of which are over 20 years in age and very ex-sherry cask focused.