Closed in the mid 90s and reopened in the early 2000s, this 2009 K&L Young Bladnoch shows the humble, peaty beginning, of the new Bladnoch distillery. Now owned by the Armstrongs (Irish brothers), Bladnoch is a Lowland distillery and at the time of its re-opening it was just … [Read more...] about 2009 K&L Young Bladnoch Review
2009 Signatory Caol Ila 8 Years Review
This 2009 Signatory Caol Ila 8 Years was one of my favorites from the last, live, Malt Nuts tasting I did back in August. It was a fun tasting, as always, and I remember thinking "who doesn't like Caol Ila?". Besides the peat haters that is. But seriously, have you ever met a … [Read more...] about 2009 Signatory Caol Ila 8 Years Review
1980s The Famous Grouse Review
Many years ago, I found this bottle of 1980s The Famous Grouse on a dusty hunting trip. It comes from a time before Edgrington owned the brand (1999) but still used Macallan and Highland Park as its two core malts. Pre 99, it was owned by Highland Distillers (founded 1887) who … [Read more...] about 1980s The Famous Grouse Review
Booker’s 2022-04 “Pinkie’s Batch” Review
The last batch of 2022 was Booker's 2022-04 "Pinkie's Batch". It was the youngest of the set by 1 month and 12 days, was the lowest proof by 0.95% and had the least amount of sourcing locations: four. In other words, it was the baby of the 2022 batches. Though that's not why it's … [Read more...] about Booker’s 2022-04 “Pinkie’s Batch” Review
Booker’s 2022-03 “Kentucky Tea Batch” Review
The oldest batch of last year was Booker's 2022-03 "Kentucky Tea Batch". And like the Lumberyard Batch I hoped the name was alluding to that oak-driven glory of old. Because what else could Kentucky Tea to referring to other than super oaky bourbon? Turns out I was wrong … [Read more...] about Booker’s 2022-03 “Kentucky Tea Batch” Review
Booker’s 2022-02 “The Lumberyard Batch” Review
The second batch of last year (2022) was Booker's 2022-02 "The Lumberyard Batch". It was the second oldest of the group and to me has the most appealing name of the four 2022 releases. Mostly because I was hoping the name was a clue about the profile. I was hoping it was … [Read more...] about Booker’s 2022-02 “The Lumberyard Batch” Review
Booker’s 2022-01 “Ronnie’s Batch” Review
It only took till (almost) March of 2023 for me to catch on up the 2022 Booker's releases, but here we go with the Booker's 2022-01 "Ronnie's Batch". Named after a long-time employee of the distillery, Ronnie Land, who was the Warehouse Manager at Jim Beam for several … [Read more...] about Booker’s 2022-01 “Ronnie’s Batch” Review
Barrell Bourbon Batch 033 Review
Barrell Bourbon Batch 033 is one of the most recent batches of Barrell to hit the market and if you're not familiar with them, you should be. They're a powerhouse bourbon blending company that's put out some real bangers in the recent past. Like all of their whiskeys, … [Read more...] about Barrell Bourbon Batch 033 Review
George Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye – 2022 Release Review
Released last year, obviously, this George Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye - 2022 Release review is me still trying to catch up on some of last year's releases. An effort that sometimes feels like it will never end. I know, boo hoo I get to drink whiskey and write about it. Like … [Read more...] about George Dickel x Leopold Bros Rye – 2022 Release Review
George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve Review
This George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve is, more-or-less, the reissue of the OG GD 17 from 2016, only now it's not a distillery exclusive. This is fantastic for fans of George Dickel who won't be going to TN anytime soon. And even more fantastic that it seems to be a more … [Read more...] about George Dickel 17 Year Old Reserve Review