I’m always a proponent for more wheated products. Utilized correctly, the grain can bestow some wonderful profiles. There are times … More
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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 … More
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 … More
Michter’s Single Barrel Rye Scoresheet & Review
Do you ever accidentally do something backwards? That’s how I felt coming into this review. The last time I looked … More
Smoke Wagon Uncut Unfiltered (Batch 45) Scoresheet & Review
The spirits industry (bourbon in particular) has been seeing a lot of firsts recently. For example, it was only a … More
Maker’s Mark 101 Scoresheet & Review
When Maker’s Mark refer to their Loretto distillery as “little,” it honestly feels disingenuous. Sure, they’re not the biggest bourbon … More
Ardbeg 10-Year Scoresheet & Review
“Unapologetic” is a fairly apt way to describe Ardbeg’s marketing. More specifically, they drop vaguely sourced quotes like “as close … More
Barrell Bourbon Batch 032 Scoresheet & Review
There’s no doubt that Barrell Craft Spirits have a lot of pride and confidence in their brand. Scroll down their … More
Weller Full Proof (Total Wine Pick) Scoresheet & Review
Like it or not, much of the ongoing interest in bourbon is thanks to Buffalo Trace. They’re a distillery that’s … More
GlenDronach 12-Year (NCF) Scoresheet & Review
Spirits production is nothing if not a balancing act. On top of crafting the spirit itself, there’s the question of … More
Knob Creek 15-Year Scoresheet & Review
Bourbons touting double-digit age statements are clearly in vogue. The sheer prominence of bottlings such as Calumet Farm 14/15, Sam … More
Knob Creek 12-Year Scoresheet & Review
Jim Beam may have the most confusing pricing structure of any whiskey producer. The first expression that comes to mind … More
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