Tag: 3 value
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Doc Swinson’s Alter Ego Rye (Batch 21-004) Scoresheet & Review
Non-distilling producers (NDPs) have historically gotten a bad rap, and not without reason. Companies buying stocks of whiskey for their own use sounds simple enough, but if nothing about the product is changed other than the bottle design and attached label, then one might argue that defeats the purpose of…
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Woodinville Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
If there’s anything you get used to when diving into whiskey, it’s patterns. Similar whiskey styles and mash bills often bring similar tasting notes and personality traits, depending on who you talk to (each individual can bring different thoughts and associations to the table). While we’re on the topic of…
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Old Carter Single Barrel (13-Year, Barrel #70) Scoresheet & Review
In my review for a 12-Year Old Carter Single Barrel, I commented that it’s a brand I’ll keep my eye out for, should distribution ever expand to my state. At the same time, I had a tough time outright recommending a purchase, least of all without trying beforehand. The big…
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Wild Turkey Forgiven Scoresheet & Review
Finding a previously released limited edition whiskey collecting dust on shelves is a bizarre, yet ultimately exciting experience. In some ways it feels like discovering a time capsule, even if said bottle was originally released only about five years ago. Add to that the booming popularity of American whiskey and…
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Bernheim Scoresheet & Review
One of the more peculiar observations regarding American whiskey is how consumers tend to favor wheated bourbons more than wheat whiskey. I already mentioned how odd it is that there aren’t more of the former out there, but the latter appears to be almost completely untapped. Other than Woodford Reserve,…
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Redbreast 12-Year Scoresheet & Review
It is March, which means now is the perfect time to talk about Irish whiskey. And what better Irish whiskey to talk about than the deservedly beloved Redbreast? The first time I tried Redbreast was at a bar in Sarasota. I made the 12-year my warmup, and let’s just say…
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Larceny Scoresheet & Review
I have an odd history with Larceny. It was one of the first brands I reached for when acclimating to neat pours, and let’s just say my impressions weren’t overly enthusiastic. Despite this, I’ve revisited it more than other expressions, so why do I keep coming back? In a word:…
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Discovery Series #4 Scoresheet & Review
If you’re into bourbon, you undoubtedly know about the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection (BTAC). All someone has to say is “George T. Stagg” and an extended discussion will almost certainly follow. Any expression in the lineup is considered peak bucket list bourbon material, so much so that I’d personally take…
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Glenmorangie Lasanta Scoresheet & Review
Revisiting the Glenmorangie Tasting Set has brought a couple small surprises, namely a slight bump in appreciation for Nectar d’Or and a respective decrease in fondness for The Original. However, I was most interested in trying the other two expressions. Quinta Ruban, as you’ll see here, still won me over…
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Glenmorangie The Original Scoresheet & Review
Glenmorangie was one of my first single malt scotches. Prior to trying it, my exposure had been limited to the likes of Johnnie Walker and Monkey Shoulder. In other words: the stuff many scotch-curious drinkers start with. My palate has greatly expanded since, but those first few expressions can often…
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Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack Scoresheet & Review
Jack Daniel’s, like all popular things, is an easy target. The brand is so widespread that you can even find Jack Daniel’s coffee in some stores. I’d describe the entire line-up of whiskeys in their portfolio as having an ostensible image to uphold. Old Number 7, for example, isn’t a…
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Jack Daniel’s Old Number 7 Scoresheet & Review
Jack Daniel’s. America’s top-selling whiskey brand and a hot piece of contention for many a whiskey fan. Is it bourbon or is it Tennessee whiskey? Is it any good or is it just a mixer? The honest answer to these questions: Yes. I won’t dig into the debate of the…
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