Tag: scotch
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Dewar’s Double Double 21-Year Oloroso Scoresheet & Review
I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that most non-casual scotch fans don’t give Dewar’s much time nor thought. They’re incredibly popular, thanks in no small part to their NAS minimum viable product, which makes dismissing them that much easier. There are certainly other reasons for people…
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Just the Sip: Glengoyne 18-Year Review
I always enjoy exploring new brands (to me). Although Glengoyne could hardly be considered a fresh face, considering the facility was originally established in 1833, the distillery’s current name is more commonly traced back to the early 20th century. There’s even a story that a clerk mistakenly recorded the location…
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Just the Sip: Dewar’s 15-Year Review
Reviewing a product that lacks disclosed information can either be a fun exercise or an utter slog. Sometimes the few bread crumbs available are enough to spark a curiosity worth exploring; other times, they just leave you with a grumbling appetite. In the case of a product like Dewar’s 15-Year,…
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Just the Sip: Glengoyne Legacy Series Chapter Two Review
I gave Glengoyne a quick overview in my review of their standard 12-Year expression, touching on the significance of their location and slow production process. My introduction to their whisky continues today with Legacy Series: Chapter Two, which was included in their Time Capsule tasting set. The Legacy Series is…
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Just the Sip: Glengoyne 12-Year Review
Baseline scotches have something of an uphill battle when it comes to standing out, especially to prospecting newcomers. This goes even further when discussing single malts, which almost always command a premium compared to popular blended brands like Johnnie Walker, Chivas Regal, and Dewar’s. After trying a number of these…
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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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Glen Scotia 15-Year Scoresheet & Review
Chances are the first brand to come to mind when you think of Campbelltown is Springbank. The attention surrounding the distillery is rather unusual as far as modern day scotch goes. At least some of it appears to be associated with the location; a small area on the Kintyre peninsula…
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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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Just the Sip: The Glenlivet 12-Year Review
Scotland has no shortage of distilleries denoted by the words “the” or “glen.” Or both. Although a small factor in the grand scheme, I’d say it ultimately contributed to why I struggled to get into scotch for some time. The upside is there are some instantly recognizable brands, albeit through…
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Just the Sip: Dewar’s White Label Review
Few brands in the vast realm of blended whiskies stand out as much as Dewar’s. Although Diageo hold the crown for top-selling scotch in Johnnie Walker Red Label, Dewar’s (a Bacardi brand) proudly touts how they’re the world’s most awarded blended scotch whisky. “Blend” is the key word here, since…
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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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