Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Back in 2017, when this blog was young and there was much to discover, my friend and fellow writer Aaron Goldfarb graciously gifted me a sample of Whisky Jewbilee #2931, a barrel-proof single-barrel Wild Turkey bottling by J&J Spirits (a/k/a Single…

Laphroaig Debuts Elements 3.0

Islay-based Laphroaig Distillery has released 3.0 – the third single malt whisky in their Elements Series – which was born from the ashes of a long-burning kiln fire at the distillery. Laphroaig Elements 3.0 is a single malt whisky that was bottled at 55.3% alcohol by volume [110.6 proof] and is said to impart distinct […]

A trio of very young, slightly mad Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy 9 yo 2014/2023 (59.7%, OB, Exceptional Cask Series, bourbon and Scottish oak finish, casks #590005–590009, 1152 bottles)
Aberfeldy 10 yo 2013/2023 (58.7%, Signatory Vintage, Archangel No.3, Kirsch Import, 1st fill oloroso sherry butt…

Rum Insiders Interview – Asbel Morales

Name: Asbel MoralesCompany: Havana ClubJob: Maestro del Ron CubanoWebsite: havanaclub.com How long have you been working in the rum industry?I’ve been dedicated to the rum industry for 37 years – essentially my entire life. I started my journey when I was just 20 years old, never imagining where this path would take me. From the […]

The Glen Grant Introduces 30-Year-Old To The UK

The Glen Grant has released a 30-year-old single malt as part of their Glasshouse Collection – the 30-year-old single malt is the distillery’s most elderly permanent expression. The Glasshouse Collection gets its name from James ‘The Major’ Grant, the pioneer of The Glen Grant and his Victorian-inspired glasshouse built in 1886. The Glen Grant 30-year-old […]

Mike And Matt Taste Limestone Branch Whiskeys

The other day, Steve Fante dropped off three bottles of Limestone Branch whiskeys at my front porch. I missed seeing him, but I really liked these whiskeys. Steve Beam has excellent taste and produces very good whiskeys. The first bottle… Continue Re…

Three little Glendronachs, perfectly cooked up

Glendronach ‘Ode to the Valley’ (46.2%, OB, The Master’s Anthology, sherry and Port casks, 2024)
Glendronach ‘Ode to the Embers’ (48.4%, OB, The Master’s Anthology, sherry and smoke, 2024)
Glendronach ‘Ode to the Dark’ (50.8%, OB, The Mast…

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