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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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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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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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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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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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Jameson Irish Whiskey Scoresheet & Review
Jameson is a brand that almost needs no introduction. Even so, in my review for Bushmills Original, I alluded to one brand being more ubiquitous for Irish whiskey. Expecting anything else would be foolish. Jameson as a brand is so recognized that it almost transcends boundaries. Like Jack Daniel’s, Maker’s…
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Suntory Whisky Toki Scoresheet & Review
Japanese whisky has a bit of a barrier to entry. Like scotch, many expressions are on the costly side. Unlike scotch, however, Japanese whisky doesn’t have the benefit of robust stock and variety (yet). Case in point: My favorite local liquor store recently got Hibiki Harmony, which costs $87.99. This…
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Old vs. New: Woodford Reserve Scoresheet & Review
Little changes can really add up. Woodford Reserve was the first bourbon I made a scoresheet for, which is fairly appropriate given how I found out about them. Before getting into whiskey, I remember looking through my parents’ cabinet and finding a slightly bulbous glass with the Woodford Reserve logo…
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