Half a dozen Clynelish

Clynelish 13 yo 2013/2026 (48.8%, Whisky Picnic Bar, hogshead, cask #SR26024, 258 bottles)
Clynelish 10 yo 2015/2026 (48.5%, Decadent Drinks, Equinox & Solstice, autumn release, refill hogshead, 361 bottles)
Clynelish 15 yo 2010/2026 (54.6%, The S…

Keeper’s Heart Rye Whiskey Review

By Richard Thomas Rating: B Minnesota’s Keeper’s Heart has released the second in its trio of Irish style American whiskey, following the American Pot Still Whiskey from earlier this year. Whereas the former was modeled on the signature Irish Pot Still whiskey style (i.e. made from a mash of malted and unmalted barley using pot …

Chicken Cock Rye Whiskey Review

Updated November 1, 2026 By April Manning Average Rating: C+ Not all chickens are cocks, but all cocks are chickens… When you are over 160 years old and known as The Famous Old Brand, you need a worthy back story… and this one has several.  In 1856 James A. Miller set off on the journey …

Town Branch Unveils Ultra-Aged Single Malt

Lexington’s Town Branch Distillery, the first new distillery built in the central city of the Bluegrass since prohibition has released a 17 year old Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Single Malt Whiskey as Vol. 3 of its Archive Series, marking a rare chapter in Kentucky’s whiskey history for malt whiskey.  This 100 proof, non-chilled filtered, single barrel expression …

Orphan Barrel’s Next Release Ties Into Avengers: Doomsday

For more than twenty years, a collection of American Light Whiskey barrels matured quietly, their story hidden and their fate unknown. As secrets begin to emerge from the shadows, Orphan Barrel reveals Latverian Cask, a once-only 46% ABV release inspired by Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Doomsday,” in theaters December 18. Named for the fictional nation ruled …

2026 Beginner’s Guide: Whiskey Tasting Notes

A Guide to Whiskey Tasting Notes for Beginners Whiskey tasting rewards patience and a curious nose. Beginners often feel lost among terms like “vanilla,” “peat,” and “char.” The good news is that anyone can learn to read a dram with a little practice. Many players who enjoy a night at Visa casinos also enjoy comparing …

2026 Whiskey Pairing Guide for Evening Events

Whiskey Pairings for Relaxed Evenings and Social Gatherings A good glass of whiskey turns a quiet night into something memorable. The right pairing lifts the flavor and sets the mood for conversation. Players who enjoy a spin of the reels often look for a drink that matches that slow, rewarding rhythm, and a well-chosen pour …

A merry band of cognacs

Camus ‘XO’ (40%, OB, mid-1980s)
Vallein Tercinier ‘X.O Old Cigar Blend’ (46%, OB, for Kirsch Import 50 years, 2026)
Balblair 25 yo (46%, OB, +/-2026)
Vallein Tercinier ‘Hors d’Âge Very Old Cigar Blend’ (46%, OB, for Kirsch Import 50 years, 2026)
Hine …

Duncan Taylor announces Japanese distribution deal for its Octave portfolio

Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky, has announced a deal to bring its acclaimed Octave portfolio to the Japanese whisky market, partnering with one of the country’s most respected independent retailers and importers, Shinanoya. The independent bottler, based in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Shinanoya, a company whose roots date back to 1930, […]

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