Tag: c+ grade
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Cardhu Gold Reserve Targaryen Scoresheet & Review
“Do you know what legacy is? It’s what you pass down to your children and your children’s children. It’s what remains of you when you’re gone.” By now most of us know how the legacy of Game of Thrones played out. The above quote spoken by Tywin Lannister during one…
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Jameson Caskmates IPA Edition Scoresheet & Review
If there were ever a time for Jameson to go all-out with their Caskmates line, this would be it. What began as a seemingly logical collaboration between distiller and brewer in Caskmates Stout Edition became something a bit more adventurous with the addition of Caskmates IPA Edition (Eight Degrees being…
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High West High Country Single Malt Scoresheet & Review
High West may be one of the best examples of a smaller player verging on household name status (if they aren’t already). They’ve quite arguably been instrumental in opening people’s eyes to American whiskey producers outside of Tennessee and Kentucky. Many have probably noticed their bottles on shelves but never…
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Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition Scoresheet & Review
Using secondary casks to “finish” a product is the perfect example of an idea that started as something novel and quickly exploded into its own flimsily defined subspace. It wasn’t long ago that toasted bourbons and beer barrel finishes were considered new and innovative, but are slowly treading “been there,…
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Spirits of the Apocalypse Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Sponsorships have a way of making things feel disingenuous. Whether it’s Linus Tech Tips’ cheeky segue ways or specially branded booze bottles, eye-rolling is bound to ensue. Diageo are no stranger to this with their Game of Thrones scotch lineup, Lagavulin Offerman Edition, and Walking Dead bourbon, otherwise known as…
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Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond 7-Year Scoresheet & Review
Discussing Heaven Hill Bottled in Bond is akin to mentioning two mutual friends and having someone whisper “they got history” into your ear. Not long ago, Heaven Hill offered a bonded product with a 6-year age statement that cost south of $20. People loved it and happily let other people…
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Very Old Barton 100 Scoresheet & Review
When it comes to ubiquitous bourbon brands in the modern day, few spring to mind quicker than Barton 1792. This is especially so when it comes to sourcing. Calumet Farm, Sam Houston, Goodwood, and more source from this Sazerac-owned distillery. Considering how frequently these brands can command triple digits for…
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Pinhook Bohemian Bourbon (Crop 2020) Scoresheet & Review
If you’re part of an up and coming whiskey brand, then it’s important to know how to stand out. This is doubly so given the whiskey market (American whiskey especially) is one that seems to get increasingly crowded every day. Pinhook, which previously sourced their whiskey from MGP, seem to…
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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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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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The Singleton 12 Scoresheet & Review
I have no shame admitting that I never knew about brands like The Singleton prior to trying Diageo’s Game of Thrones scotch collection at a friend’s house. Anyone who knows me knows where my whisky preferences lie, and the content I’ve produced says just as much. My preferences lean heavily…
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Bushmills Irish Whiskey Scoresheet & Review
As an American, Irish whiskey comes across like the great underdog of imported whiskey. Scotch tends to draw the most attention and enthusiasm while Ireland’s version tends to sit on the sidelines. At least, until St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. Yet I have a soft spot for Irish whiskey, even…
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