By Richard Thomas Rating: B O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company has certainly stirred up much buzz since getting started. While many new American distillers have procured the services of a master distiller from a big whiskey company, those are usually 1) retired and starting a second career as a consultant; and 2) American. Poaching such a person …
Just like wine, whiskey has its own set of characteristics that can complement and enhance various dishes. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, knowing how to pair whiskey with food can make your tasting experience more enjoyable and memorable. The world of whiskey is vast, with a …
Irish Distillers has continued with their experiments in the Method and Madness line, made through the in-house micro-distillery at New Midleton. In Method and Madness Amburana Wood Edition, they have introduced the first single pot still Irish whiskey aged in casks made from selectively sourced Amburana Wood, usually reserved for spicy-sweet Brazilian spirit Cachaça, Since …
This season, Las Vegas is bustling with lots of new stuff to explore: fresh hotels like the Palms Casino Resort reopened after a big makeover worth $610 million, or Resorts World marking the first big casino to join the Strip in a decade. And of course, some good news for whiskey lovers — according to …
Irish Distillers, producer of whiskeys such as Jameson, Redbreast and Powers, has announced the appointment of its second new cooper in over 45 years. Derek Cronin, who originally trained as a carpenter, has successfully completed his four-year apprenticeship under Master Cooper Ger Buckley. Coopers are the tradesmen who make and repair casks. His apprenticeship provided …
A thousand-year-old wild Irish oak tree toppled by a storm is set to be resurrected as rare new Irish oak casks. The ancient giant, with a 10 meter (32 foot) girth, stood tall on the historic grounds of Meath’s Swainstown Farm in Kilmessan, Co. Meath. In a unique project between Boann Distillery – also in …
By David Lavine Rating: B- Roe & Co.’s newest entry into the market is a solera-aged and blended single malt Irish Whiskey. Taking an inventive spin on the solera method, Roe & Co. intends this to be a periodic release, each version showcasing another element of the process. The solera method is most associated with …
Carin Luna-Ostaseski wanted an approachable Scotch whisky for newcomers, so she decided to blend her own. 11 years ago, the first bottles of SIA Scotch… Read More
By Richard Thomas Listing the mass market, budget Irish whiskeys you might want to pick up for St. Patrick’s Day sipping is largely unnecessary. While I could draw up a list with Kilbeggan, Jameson, Powers, Paddy, Slane, Tullamore Dew and other brands on it, I believe it would be more valuable for the reader if …
By Richard Thomas Rating: C- Triple Dog Irish Whiskey is certainly packaged to catch your eye from the shelf: its modern, sleek design and red and black colors will stand out amid a cluster of just about any potential mixture of whiskey bottles. Although I find the studded collar on the neck of the bottle …
