March 2022

Rampur Double Cask Whisky Review

In full disclosure, I haven’t had the opportunity to sample a lot of Indian Single Malts. To date, my exposure has been to a few expressions from Paul John which I felt were quite good. In comparison, I found this Rampur Double Cask promising. The nose…

Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy Finish

Back in 2013 Glenmo sent out bottles of experimental whisky to bloggers, writers and other whisky folks; this Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy Finish was one of the three in the kits. B was a an ex-Grand Cru Bordeaux and C was an ex-Manzanilla. At a private tasting I was able to try […]

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Brown-Forman And Diageo Join List Of Companies Ceasing Russian Operations

Both spirit giants Brown-Forman and Diageo have joined the growing list of companies that will cease operations in Russia in response to the unprovoked Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Brown-Forman – producer of both Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey and Finlandia vodka -and Diageo – producer of Johnnie Walker blended whisky and Ketel One vodka – […]

Quick Fire Rum Tasting Notes

That Boutique-y Rum CompanyHaiti 17 Year Old – Batch 359.2% ABV / RRP: £79.95Nose: A fabulous and feisty fruitopia of banana bread, Alphonso
mangos, granny smith apples, lime zest, sultanas and right rollickingly ripe pineapple.
Followed by lashings of…

More Michter’s Barrel Strength Rye Coming Soon

Master Distiller Dan McKee and Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson have approved the release of Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye. Shipment to distributors and importers begins this month. Michter’s US*1 Barrel Strength Rye is a single barrel product, and the average proof of the barrels in this March 2022 release is 111.6 proof. “Our barrel …

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