Midleton Very Rare 2022 Ships Out

Irish Distillers, maker of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has unveiled the eagerly awaited second Midleton Very Rare annual vintage to be released by Master Distiller Kevin O’Gorman. For the 39th edition in the renowned and highly collectable range, O’Gorman and the team of highly skilled whiskey makers at Midleton distillery, Co. Cork, …

Writers Tears Seaweed IPA Cask

Another rather unique expression, definitely a cut above the standard Writers Tears expressions available. A touch overtly hoppy in places which I certainly enjoyed but really shines in the finish. 84/100

Glenmorangie Spios Review

The ninth release in the Private Editions line was the Glenmorangie Spios (2018). Its name, in Scots Gaelic, means spice, which is perfect for a whisky aged completely in ex-Rye Whiskey barrels. I like when a whisky’s name just simply says what it is. We’re used to ex-Bourbon, and we know ex-rye get in the […]

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Glenmorangie Bacalta Review

The eighth release in the Private Editions line was the Glenmorangie Bacalta (2017). Its name means “baked” in Scots Gaelic and is a tribute to the island of Madeira. I enjoy Madeira and love well-done Madeira finished whisky so I was extra excited to sit down with this one. Like most of the PE releases […]

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Heads & Tails: “Back in the Grave” Edition

In Chuck Cowdery’s early 2022 edition of his quarterly print piece, “The Bourbon Country Reader,” he says MGP should kill off the George Remus brand and find another name for the otherwise good bourbon created for that SKU. Not only was he a successful…

114th Whisky Insiders Interview – Max and Claire Vaughan

Company:White Peak DistilleryJob:FoundersWebsite:whitepeakdistillery.co.ukSocials:@whitepeakwhiskyHow long have you been working in the whisky industry?We founded White Peak Distillery in 2016, and we were what
you might call total novices having no ba…

Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey Review

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Ever since Andy and Charles Nelson launched Belle Meade Bourbon and began working on reviving Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery in Nashville, I have been patiently waiting the taste their properly matured, in-house whiskey. Peeks first came in their white whiskey, followed by a two year old whiskey from their first …

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