The 18th Bourbon in the Blind (BITB) Live Tasting of the Year was held back on 4/27/26. My apologies for the delayed posting of the replay video. The lineup included six samples that provided a fantastic range of expressions.
It is a triple holiday weekend approaching as first, Juneteenth arrives on Friday, followed closely by International Martini Day on Saturday – leading, predictably, to many a happy hour Espresso Martini being poured on that day while people enjopy themselves during the third holiday – watching 2026 World Cup matches. Juneteenth celebrates the day – […]
The Glasgow Distillery has announced the launch of a new limited-edition release, in collaboration with The Good Spirits Co and Glasgow Science Centre. Glasgow 1770 Recioto Cask Finish (52% ABV) is a peated single malt Scotch whisky, which was initially matured for three years and six months in ex-Bourbon casks, before being finished for a […]
We’ve had a great run relying on volunteers and that original bottling setup in the back of the warehouse—it got us where […]
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Old Louisville Whiskey Company was founded by Amine and Beth Karoud. Amine started out as an engineer and got tired of the corporate life and purchased Red Castle Liquors. He later decided with his wife, Beth, to start a liquor… Continue Reading →
Springbank 15 yo (46%, OB, black label, early 1990s)
Springbank 1966/1987 (59.9%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society, #27.5)
By Richard Thomas Rating: B For those who don’t know the brand histories, Jim Beam had a reason for using Old Granddad’s distillate in creating the Basil Hayden brand back in the 1990s. Raymond Hayden created the Old Granddad brand in the 1880s, naming it for his grandfather, Meredith Basil Hayden. The two names have …
Hey folks, I just wanted to let everyone know that we had a death in the family this past weekend and am taking the week off to grieve and get my mind in order. Regular posts return next week. Thank you for your understanding. Eric
By Genevieve Jacot-Guillarmod Rating: B+ Compass Box is an independent Scotch whisky maker and blending company rather than a distillery. They do not own stills and, historically at least, have not distilled their own spirit. Instead, they purchase whisky from various Scottish distilleries and combine it to create their own products. They describe themselves as: …
The GlenAllachie Distillery has unveiled the latest release in its award-winning Masters of Wood Series, a 19-year-old Ex-Solera Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky that celebrates exceptionally rare casks and long-term wood character. The Masters of Wood Series showcases the influence of The GlenAllachie’s most unusual and scarce wood stocks. The series debuted in 2024 …
