St. Andrews and Tayport
We were very blessed this Christmas by receiving many wonderful gifts, one of which we utilised recently. We were given a voucher for an overnight stay in the Hotel Du Vin...
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A Few Thoughts On Age And Proof
I have been well known for saying that older is not better – better is better. Age is not everything in American whiskey. In fact, the use of new cooperage can lead to over-aged and very tannic and bitter whiskey…. Continue Reading →
Eleven Bunnahabhain
Bunnahabhain 12 yo 2009/2022 (46%, Canmore, sherry butt, cask #900019, 913 bottles)Bunnahabhain 15 yo 2008/2023 (55.8%, Dramfool, 1st Fill Pedro Ximenez Hogshead, cask #993, 270 bottles)Bunnahabhain 13 yo (52.4%, Whisky Racing, Jack Wiebers, sherry cas…
Sons of Vancouver Distillery Yields Golds at Canadian Whisky Awards
A Vancouver-based whisky distillery, Sons of Vancouver, has flexed its spirit muscles again this year. The company won several premium awards at the Canadian Whisky Awards held on January 19, 2024. The show brought many upsets but continueded to recognize the high standard of drinks being profuced by the distillery. A small-batch whisky produced by […]
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Bardstown Fusion Series #7
One of our favorite spots to visit in Bardstown is the Bardstown Bourbon Company. Beyond having a great on-site bar and restaurant,…
A new jaunt among the rums
El Ron Prohibido 15 yo ‘Gran Reserva’ (40%, OB, Mexico, +/-2023)Cartavio 12 yo ‘Solera’ (40%, OB, Peru, +/-2023)Clement ‘Select Barrel’ (40%, OB, Martinique, agricole, +/-2022) Panama Rum 2006/2022 (56.4%, HNWS Taiwan, bourbon barrel, cask #11, 261 bot…
Ben Nevis times ten
Ben Nevis 8 yo 2012/2021 (53%, Dram Mor, cask #2084, white port finish, 102 bottles)Ben Nevis 8 yo (57.9%, Dram Mor, cask #108, PX sherry hogshead finish, 328 bottles)Ben Nevis 8 yo 2012 (59.1%, Scotch Malt Whisky Society7 #8.52 ‘Jolly nice fruit and s…
The Effect of World War II on American Whiskey Production
Julian P. Van Winkle Jr. (bottom, right) and his tank crew, on their way to liberate the Philippines, October 1944 (from But Always Fine Bourbon).As we reported in the most recent issue of The Bourbon Country Reader, very little whiskey was distil…
Where do you get a Bargain?
Whilst sitting in my dining room post-festive period I was looking at all the delightful Whiskies I had been gifted and those I had purchased (a wee gift to me from...
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2024 Bourbon Classic has Two New Exciting Events You’ll Want to Know About
The 2024 Bourbon Classic (Louisville, KY) is a week long celebration of the Bourbon Lifestyle. The main weekend events include Friday’s “Chef & Mixologist Pairing Competition” and Saturday’s “Bourbon University” followed by the grand finale “TASTE“. This in itself embodies everything you could possibly want in a sensory indulgent weekend. But now, there’s more;) Feb […]
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