Tag: single malt
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Cardhu Gold Reserve Targaryen Scoresheet & Review
“Do you know what legacy is? It’s what you pass down to your children and your children’s children. It’s what remains of you when you’re gone.” By now most of us know how the legacy of Game of Thrones played out. The above quote spoken by Tywin Lannister during one…
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High West High Country Single Malt Scoresheet & Review
High West may be one of the best examples of a smaller player verging on household name status (if they aren’t already). They’ve quite arguably been instrumental in opening people’s eyes to American whiskey producers outside of Tennessee and Kentucky. Many have probably noticed their bottles on shelves but never…
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Balcones “1” Single Malt Whiskey Scoresheet & Review
Few whiskey categories seem to draw as much divisiveness as Texas whiskey. Between whiskey’s broad technical nature and a considerable collection of brands, the Lone Star state has recently been catching more than a few eyes from drinkers. Bourbon may be America’s shining whiskey star, but other than location, Texas…
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The Macallan 12-Year Sherry Oak Scoresheet & Review
If you’re a scotch fan, then you know The Macallan. The self-proclaimed “luxury single malt” is positively ubiquitous, right down to its frequent appearances in entertainment (see: Better Call Saul, Cobra Kai, Skyfall). Head to the company’s website and you’ll find no shortage of branding and product ranges. And unlike…
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Glenmorangie Lasanta Scoresheet & Review
Revisiting the Glenmorangie Tasting Set has brought a couple small surprises, namely a slight bump in appreciation for Nectar d’Or and a respective decrease in fondness for The Original. However, I was most interested in trying the other two expressions. Quinta Ruban, as you’ll see here, still won me over…
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Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or Scoresheet & Review
“Subtle” is among the more interesting words one can use to describe a whisky. There are a couple of ways it can be used, but I typically choose it when labeling something as understated. As a bourbon lover, I’ll admit that discerning between nuanced and straight-up boring isn’t always plain…
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Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Scoresheet & Review
Finished whisky is huge. It’s to the point that if a household brand doesn’t have at least one finished product, then it makes them an outlier. The process, where a whisky is matured and then dumped into a different cask, has supposedly drawn the ire of some whisky purists (I’ve…
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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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The Singleton 12 Scoresheet & Review
I have no shame admitting that I never knew about brands like The Singleton prior to trying Diageo’s Game of Thrones scotch collection at a friend’s house. Anyone who knows me knows where my whisky preferences lie, and the content I’ve produced says just as much. My preferences lean heavily…
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The Sexton Scoresheet & Review
For one reason or another, Irish whiskey tends to draw a certain respect in my social circles. How so? When on the topic of drinking spirits with casual drinkers, some variation of “I can’t drink whiskey neat, but I can do Jameson” will be uttered. I can’t say whether this…
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