Ardbeg 15 yo ‘Anthology The Beithir’s Tale’ (46%, OB, 2025)
Ardbeg 15 yo 1973 (46%, Moncreiffe, Meregalli Import, +/-1988)
Ardbeg 15 yo 2009/2025 (54.5%, Brave New Spirits, Cask Masters for Hong Kong Festival, 1st fill Rivesaltes barrique,…
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Baker’s was first introduced as part of the seminal Jim Beam Small Batch Collection of the 1990s, but was the last of the four brands to receive a 21st Century, Bourbon Boom makeover and marketing push. Booker’s was revised so individual batches of the brand got their own sub title, …
Iowa-based Cedar Ridge Distillery has doubled down with the release of their limited edition Double Barrel Rye Whiskey and Double Barrel Bourbon. Both Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Rye and Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon were finished in new American oak casks. Cedar Ridge Double Barrel Bourbon release has a mashbill of 74% corn, 14% rye, […]
The finish isn’t overwhelming, as Amburana usually is, and provides just enough spice and sweetness to keep it interesting. I’m not sure if it’s the combination of my delight for cinnamon and my love for caipirinhas…but I just really enjoy this whiskey.
The finish isn’t overwhelming, as Amburana usually is, and provides just enough spice and sweetness to keep it interesting. I’m not sure if it’s the combination of my delight for cinnamon and my love for caipirinhas…but I just really enjoy this whiskey.
It is that time of the year and my thoughts turn to the holiday whiskey promotions. This starts the time when distilleries promote their whiskey with holiday packaging and other such items. It has not always been so and I… Continue Reading →
This week, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the very first WhiskyCast episode in 2005. We’ll hear from some longtime listeners, and chat with Tamdhu… Read More
This is not a Blend 2015/2025 (50%, Compass Box, LMDW Itinéraires, single malt, bourbon barrel, 2025)
Clynelish 9 yo 2015/2025 (53.5%, Adelphi, first fill bourbon barrel, cask #51261, 215 bottles)
Clynelish 17 yo 2008/2025 (56.3%, Gordon &…
Highland-based Glencadam has a new visitor center when owner Angus Dundee Distillers officially opened the facility after beginning construction in March 2024. The new Glencadam visitor center will feature a retail space, tasting rooms, a whisky lounge, café, and function suite for corporate hospitality and private events. The new Glencadam visitor center opened in Brechin, […]
Marnier-Lapostolle V.S.O.P. (40%, OB, Fine Champagne, 1970s)
Jean-Luc Pasquet ‘Très Vieille Fine Champagne L.54Y’ (46.6%, OB, Confluences, 566 bottles)
JC Saunier ‘Lot 75’ (44%, Authentic Spirits, Grande Champagne, 2025)
Fine Champagne…
