A few years ago there was a big hullabaloo about people not being able to tell the difference between Bourbon and Rye. This stemmed from a study done by some folks at Drexel University and consisted of average people given the task of grouping 10 blind spirits based on how they … [Read more...] about Can Whiskey Drinkers Tell the Difference Between Bourbon and Rye?
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Castle and Key Restoration Rye Review
Castle and Key Restoration Rye is the perfectly named release from the resurrected Old Taylor Distillery which was built by Colonel Edmund Haynes Taylor Jr. himself. A man with deep historical influence on the bourbon world and who is known today through his namesake whiskey E.H. … [Read more...] about Castle and Key Restoration Rye Review
GlenDronach Is Now Chill-Filtered… But Why?
Last week one of my readers, Ken, sent me a link to a Reddit post asking if I'd seen the post about GlenDronach now being chill-filtered. I haven't been on any of the whisky Reddits in a long time (2017) so I didn't see it, but clicking on the link I was surprised by what I … [Read more...] about GlenDronach Is Now Chill-Filtered… But Why?
Amrut Cask Strength Indian Single Malt Review
If you enjoyed the standard Amrut Single Malt, but it left you wanting a bit more, then the Amrut Cask Strength Indian Single Malt might be what you're looking for. However, the term cask strength is a touch... not accurate. When Amrut comes out of the cask it's around 70% … [Read more...] about Amrut Cask Strength Indian Single Malt Review
Remembering Alfred
On Tuesday Feb 16th I lost my best furry friend. Knowing, deeply and completely, that it was kinder to put down a 16-year-old dog with cancer doesn't reduce the hurt. Knowing pain and suffering was the majority of what was left, doesn't lessen the sadness that grips the throat … [Read more...] about Remembering Alfred
The Peat Monster Review
I'm a big fan of The Peat Monster and have been for a long time. It's the perfect example of the balance and beauty that can be found in a well crafted blended malt. And if there's one thing the folks at Compass Box know how to do, it's blend malt. This newer release is … [Read more...] about The Peat Monster Review
Bib and Tucker Bourbon 6 Years Review
First off, it has to be said, I love the Bib and Tucker Bourbon 6 Years bottle design. The color, style and detail of the bottle remind me of some of the awesome dusty whiskeys I've found with intricate bottles and a long-gone design aesthetic. This is retro-vintage in all the … [Read more...] about Bib and Tucker Bourbon 6 Years Review
TWJ’s Favorite Whiskeys of 2020
It's that time of year again, "the best of...", the "#1...", etc. lists are flooding our social feeds. I used to do them as well, then got out of the habit, but decided to start it up again, but with a little flip of the script. I'm eschewing any sort of terminology that states … [Read more...] about TWJ’s Favorite Whiskeys of 2020
Malt Nuts: Ex-Bourbon Bowmore Tasting
The Malt Nuts get to do a lot of fun, unique, and great tastings. We rarely work with brand reps and when we do they usually bring something unique to the table and we've had some stellar tasting because of them in the past. But they all pale in comparison to Johnnie "The Scot" … [Read more...] about Malt Nuts: Ex-Bourbon Bowmore Tasting
Woodinville Bourbon Finished In Port Casks
It’s interesting to see a young craft distillery doing so many things to their bourbon, first a double-barreled offering and now this: Woodinville Bourbon Finished In Port Casks. I like that it's a bit a-typical of an approach, though,. I’m not exactly sure how to perceive this … [Read more...] about Woodinville Bourbon Finished In Port Casks