While in Scotland, we had the opportunity to visit one of the country’s newest distilleries, The Cairn Distillery, owned and operated by Gordon & MacPhail. Located within the beautiful Cairngorms National Park, the distillery officially opened its doors in 2022. The name Cairn comes from the Scottish Gaelic word for a man-made pile of stones…
Category: blended scotch
Monster Penicillin (Featuring, Compass Box Orchard House and The Peat Monster)
We are officially less than two weeks away from Halloween, so I have one more cocktail to share from the Orchard House Cocktail Kit that Compass Box kindly gifted me to celebrate the Penicillin cocktail turning 21 this year! If you haven’t seen my Smoky Apple Collins recipe and review, you can find that here…
Smoky Apple Collins (Featuring, Compass Box Orchard House and The Peat Monster)
Spooky season is upon us! And to help celebrate, Compass Box kindly gifted me this Monster in the Orchard Cocktail Kit to get into the Halloween spirit and to celebrate the Penicillin cocktail turning 21 this year! Before I jump into the cocktail, I have to mention that Compass Box Orchard House is one of…
Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whisky
One of the reasons I enjoy Johnnie Walker whiskies is because many of them are affordable and easy to find. To me, whisky doesn’t have to be hard to find or expensive to be good. So, with that said, today let’s talk about Johnnie Walker Red Label, which I found out has some very mixed…
Johnnie Walker Black 12 Years
We’re back with another affordable whisky that’s not only good, but also easy to find. You don’t always need to spend a lot of money to enjoy a great dram, nor should you have to hunt endlessly for a bottle. One of my favorite Johnnie Walker expressions is Blue Label, but you don’t have to…
UPDATE: Compass Box Myth & Legends I
Nearly six years after bringing it home, we’ve finally emptied our bottle of Compass Box Myth & Legends I. With the last dram poured, it’s the perfect time to revisit this whisky, reflect on my original impressions, and determine if it still earns a spot on my shelf today. But before we do, let’s take…
Oceanus Hibernicus
I hadn’t heard of this brand until recently, when I found myself staring at a bottle at my local Total Wine. The packaging immediately caught my attention. What really intrigued me, though, was the fact that it blends Scotch and Irish whiskeys, something I don’t recall seeing before, and at $35, the price felt right….
Buchanan’s Deluxe 12-Year Blended Scotch Whisky
I’ve strolled past this expression at the liquor store countless times without giving it a chance. But when I noticed it in a mini last month, I figured it was the perfect opportunity to finally try it—especially since I’m a fan of their Pineapple expression. Time to find out whether skipping it all this time…
Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky
At a recent event, I had the rare pleasure of tasting Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky — a remarkable recreation of the original whisky shipped to Antarctica in 1907 by the legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton. Crafted to honor that historic expedition, this whisky is both elusive and exceptionally high priced, making it a true…
Compass Box Nectarosity and Crimson Casks
As a devoted fan of Compass Box, I am excited to share my thoughts on two more intriguing expressions – Nectarosity and Crimson Casks. Let’s dive in! Nectarosity Nose: honey and fruit Palate: vanilla, toffee and fruit Finish: Sweet with hints of cinnamon and vanilla ABV: 46% Cost: $60 Crimson Casks Nose: spices, fruit and…
Compass Box Secrets of Smoke
Recently, I had the chance to try the Compass Box whisky called Secrets of Smoke. As the name implies, this blend includes peated whiskies, but it differs significantly from their Peat Monster expression. If you didn’t enjoy Peat Monster, I believe you’ll find Secrets of Smoke much more appealing. Let’s get into it. This expression…
Compass Box Orchard House Scotch Whisky
I am a huge fan of Compass Box, and recently I had the pleasure of tasting their Orchard House Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, and it was an immediate love. I couldn’t help but wonder why I had not tried it sooner. For those not familiar with the brand, Compass Box was established in 2000 by…
