This year’s Burns Night at The Citizen gave me a rare treat: a pour of vintage 1995 Glen Garioch. Since this whisky hasn’t been produced in decades and commands serious money on the secondary market, I figured I’d share my experience for anyone who might encounter it in the wild. Let’s jump in. Founded in…
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UPDATE: Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter
Even though spring has officially arrived, the temperatures here on the East Coast still feel decidedly wintery. While we’re still enjoying a whisky before the warmer days finally show up, I wanted to share an update on the Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter. We recently had the chance to finish the bottle, which we first…
Keeper’s Heart Old Fashioned
Keeper’s Heart Whiskey is a brand that boasts impressive Irish credentials: its distiller is the renowned Irish Master Distiller Brian Nation, formerly of Jameson, Midleton Very Rare, the Spot lineup, and Powers. As a longtime fan of this brand, the moment I discovered they’d launched a ready‑to‑serve Old Fashioned, I didn’t hesitate—I had to try…
New England Barrel Company Small Batch Bourbon
For months, my husband kept suggesting we try New England Barrel Company because it’s local. I agreed every time, yet somehow, we never picked up a bottle — until now. Curious if his pick was worth it? Keep reading. First, a bit about the brand. New England Barrel Company was founded in 2020 by independent…
Jameson 18-Year 46% ABV
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! To celebrate, I’m sticking with an Irish classic that everyone already knows and loves—Jameson. I’ve always been a fan of Jameson whiskey—it’s a staple on our shelves. Two of my go-to favorites are the smooth Triple Triple and the versatile Jameson Orange. So, when the chance came to sample their Jameson…
Hinch Distillery
We’re less than a day away from St. Patrick’s Day, and for today’s review we’re heading to Northern Ireland to explore the Hinch Distillery. Founded in 2016, the distillery sits between Belfast and the scenic Mourne Mountains. I sampled several of their expressions: the Small Batch, the 5 Year, the Single Malt, and the Peated…
Two Stacks Double Irish Cream Liqueur
My introduction to this brand was through their Dram in a Can, which, I must admit, was pretty darn tasty. So, when I got the chance to try their Double Irish Cream Liqueur, I was all in—because let’s be honest, not everyone wants straight whiskey on St. Patrick’s Day. Founded in 2020 by Shane McCarthy,…
McConnell’s 5 Year Irish Whiskey
Today, we’re taking a quick look at another Irish whiskey as we count down to St. Patrick’s Day. John and James McConnell established their distillery and brewery in 1899, following the passing of their father, Hugh McConnell. Today, the distillery operates out of North Belfast. For this review, I picked up a 50ml bottle of…
Dingle Distillery
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, it’s time for another Irish whiskey spotlight—this time, Dingle. I’ve had the opportunity to taste their Single Malt, as well as the Lúnasa, Bealtaine, and Lá le Bríde expressions. Before we get into how they compare, here’s a little background on the distillery. The distillery began production in 2012…
Killowen Rum and Raisin Irish Whiskey
And just like that, we’ve arrived in March—which means St. Patrick’s Day is only about two weeks away. The plan? Highlight as many Irish brands as possible. We’re kicking things off with one I had never heard of until recently: Killowen Small Batch Irish Distillers. To be honest, I was ready to blind‑buy this bottle….
The Citizen’s 3rd Annual Burns Night
My whiskey journey started many years ago, and throughout that time, Citizens has been one of our go‑to spots in Boston for trying new pours. We’ve been coming here since it first opened in 2010—back when it was Citizens Public House & Oyster Bar. It’s where I tried Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year for…
Aberlour A’Bunadh 60.9% Cask Strength
We’ve officially reached the last week of February. And just when you thought spring was around the corner—well, not so fast. If you’re on the East Coast, you know we’re currently under a blizzard warning. So, as you hunker down and ride out the snow, here’s a good whisky to keep you warm and toasty….
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