If you’ve not come across The Glenturret before, I was in the same boat until last year. Let me introduce you to this brand and their 2023 whisky release. According to the brand, this distillery was established in 1763. Over the years, it has undergone name changes and changed hands multiple times. Presently, it is…
Month: February 2025
Kilbrin Irish Whiskey
Kilbrin is an Irish whiskey brand that I recently had the opportunity to try. As I was unfamiliar with this brand, when I came across a mini 50ml bottle I bought the mini bottle. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a website specifically dedicated to the brand, but the bottle indicated that it is produced by The…
Uncle Nearest – Nearest Green
As we celebrate Black History Month, I would like to shine a spotlight on a remarkable whiskey distillery that is not only black-owned but also owned by a woman. This brand, owned by Fawn Weaver, pays tribute to the Legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, America’s first-known African American master distiller, who played a significant role…
Boann Distillery Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey: Madeira, Marsala and P.X. Casks
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending an event hosted by Boann Distillery, where I had the opportunity to spend an evening with their distiller, Gary Ring. Gary proved to be an excellent speaker, captivating the audience with his knowledge and passion not only about Boann but Irish whiskey in general. The purpose of…
Hayashi Okinawa Japanese Whisky – Koyo, 8-Years, 18-Years and 24-Years
Last year, I was introduced to this Hayashi Okinawa Japanese Whisky while attending a Women Who Whiskey event here in Boston. During this introduction, I had the opportunity to sample their current range of four expressions: Hayashi Koyo, Hayashi 8-Years, Hayashi 18-Years and Hayashi 24-Years. For their whisky production process, Hayashi utilizes a 500-year-old technique…
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