Tag: diageo
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Talisker Distillers Edition 2023 Scoresheet & Review
The idea of a “Distillers Edition” release is easy enough to grasp. A Master Distiller curates a release that effectively showcases their distillery at its most quintessential. Turning this concept into a regular release isn’t uncommon to the world of scotch, but it’s less common than I’d initially suspect (or…
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Just the Sip: Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Review
Consistency is almost certainly one of Johnnie Walker’s guiding principles. Diageo’s mass market scotch brand is instantly recognizable thanks to the iconic bottle design, right down the logo. With this level of ubiquity, it’s of no surprise that some options in the Johnnie Walker portfolio might leave discerning drinkers with…
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Just the Sip: Johnnie Walker Double Black Review
The Johnnie Walker lineup used to feel more or less set in stone. Red, Black, Green, Gold, and Blue label bottlings still largely act as faces for the brand with the occasional celebratory or otherwise limited product. Then there’s Johnnie Walker Double Black, a variant originally launched in 2010 to…
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Johnnie Walker Black Label Scoresheet & Review
It’s easy to develop tunnel vision when becoming more passionate about a hobby. Whisky is no different. And when it comes to scotch, few examples ring this truth as loudly as the Johnnie Walker line. In addition to being the world’s most popular scotch whiskey brand, the entry-level Red Label…
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Just the Sip: Crown Royal Review
Even to the whiskey casual, Crown Royal requires no introduction. The widely known backstory of Samuel Bronfman creating it as a gift for the King and Queen of England visiting Canada notwithstanding, the decorative bottle (often accompanied by a bag) is considered the face of Canadian whisky. And like the…
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Balcones Lineage Scoresheet & Review
Most people associate the term “single malt” with scotch. This is largely a testament to Scotland’s history producing spirits. Although several countries have their own take on malt whisky, namely those produced at a single distillery, they have neither the reach nor widespread recognition of scotch. This doesn’t mean producers…
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Bulleit Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Discussing the Bulleit name can feel like walking into a foggy field with randomly placed landmines. Whether due to controversy surrounding Thomas E. Bulleit, the mere association with its parent company (see: Eboni Major, Redemption), or the gossip surrounding its current bourbon source, there’s no shortage of head-scratching to find…
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Clynelish 14-Year Scoresheet & Review
Knowing where to start with Clynelish is tough. Where many distilleries have a defining characteristic, historic or otherwise, Clynelish is ostensibly far less extravagant. Not unlike Caol Ila, Clynelish’s present claim to fame isn’t even a claim for itself: it’s the whisky’s role in Johnnie Walker blends. The brand’s history…
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Scoresheet & Review
Like it or not, Johnnie Walker is the brand most people think of when it comes to scotch. And as with anything popular, it has no shortage of detractors. The three primary targets of reason seem to be the brand’s exclusive use of blends, the fact it’s owned by Diageo,…
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Caol Ila 12-Year Scoresheet & Review
It’s almost impossible to discuss Caol Ila without mentioning Johnnie Walker. Malts.com, the page for Diageo’s multiple scotch brands, literally calls it “the Islay home of Johnnie Walker.” That alone should clue curious minds into just how big this Islay distillery is, but if you want numbers, the distillery is…
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Talisker 10-Year Scoresheet & Review
Whisky is very much a product of its environment. Wherever the aging spirit physically resides will impact how the final product comes out, from the surrounding climate to the casks chosen for maturation. One of the more interesting ways whisky can take on a unique personality is through coastal influences.…
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Lagavulin 9-Year Lannister Scoresheet & Review
Up to this point, the closest I’ve come to reviewing a peated whisky was my last review for a Game of Thrones brand Diageo single malt. It’s easy to think of Talisker Select Reserve as definitively peaty when compared to the slow-growing list of scotches I’ve reviewed. Yet if we…
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