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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 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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45th Parallel Red Fife Wheat Whiskey Scoresheet & Review
There’s a growing sentiment in the American whiskey community that craft distilleries drive most of the industry innovation. Although legacy brands don’t outright resist experiments, it can often manifest as highly limited releases at eyeroll-inducing price points. For example, wheat whiskey remains a largely untapped category, with the only two…
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Just the Sip: Elmer T. Lee Review
When it comes to widespread brand awareness, Buffalo Trace and its broad spectrum of expressions require next to no introduction. This largely assumes a skin-deep understanding, but some enthusiasts would argue it goes further than that. Take mash bill #2, for example. Touted as the high-rye bourbon recipe from Buffalo…
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Just the Sip: Four Roses Small Batch Review
Four Roses has long been near to my heart. More specifically, Four Roses Small Batch was what I considered my first “splurge” bottle when first sipping whiskey neat. What specifically drew me to it? The bottle design, for starters. I loved the logo embossed onto the glass and thought the…
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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: 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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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Bottled in Bond Scoresheet & Review
Bourbon fans are always searching for the next big thing. This often manifests in jumping on certain bottles or trends, be it barrel finishes, high age statements, eye-catching blend components, or otherwise. Producers are acutely aware of this almost free-flowing desire and appear happy to oblige with corresponding products. Customers…
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Gunnar’s Wheated Bourbon Scoresheet & Review
Many whiskey fans are thirsty for more wheated bourbon options, especially at a budget-friendly price. Since Weller distribution is the epitome of a crapshoot, that effectively leaves Maker’s Mark and Larceny to lead the charge while other producers slowly creep into select markets. Kansas-based Gunnar’s Bourbon Company is one of…
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Penelope Four Grain Scoresheet & Review
Most of us know the experience of getting used to an entry-level item, transitioning to something upscale, and then struggling to go back. Whether we’re talking 480p to 1080p resolution, 30 to 60 frames per second, or low-proof whiskey versus barrel proof offerings, it’s often difficult to readjust after enjoying…
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Highland Park Magnus Scoresheet & Review
When Highland Park revamped its branding in 2017 to play up their location-based connection to Vikings, whisky fans rolled their eyes. The distillery’s switch from understated to eye-catching bottles, each with a “Viking” nickname, struck enthusiasts as nothing more than an attention grab. Adding fuel to the proverbial fire was…
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