No, we’ve not opened the bottle we own but, thanks to fellow Instagrammer Stirred and Boozy who shared where we could sample, we were able to taste this whiskey at Daiquiris and Daisies at High Street Place here in Boston. Our bartender Joe was phenomenal and extremely knowledgeable about whiskey. We paid $36 for a…
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Willett Family Estate 3-year Straight Rye Whiskey Cask Strength
Whiskey minis are my favorite whiskies to buy! You get to sample at a fraction of the price. So, when I saw this mini bottle of Willett Family Estate 3-year Straight Rye Whiskey Cask Strength it was a no brainer to buy it. Especially, when you look at the prices, you’d have to pay in…
Clyde May’s Cask Strength Aged 11 Years
Let me start by saying that this was the first Clyde May’s whiskey that I didn’t completely go… meh. Why? This is a smooth tasting whiskey even though it’s at an ABV of 60%. Nose: oak, cedar and vanillaPalate: spices, vanilla, pepper, and molassesFinish: spices and oakCost: $130-$160 (depending on where you buy) Surprisingly, it…
Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey
When I tell you that we drank a lot of whiskey when we went to VA, well, I meant it. This was another whiskey we had the chance to try with friends. And, unlike the other whiskies this rye whiskey was not always produced in Kentucky. Pikesville was first produced in Maryland during the 1890s….
Heaven Hill Bourbon Whiskey Bottled-In-Bond
Here’s another whiskey I had a chance to try in Virginia thanks to our friend Kevin. We spent an evening sampling 4-5 whiskies. What I truly enjoyed the most weren’t the whiskies we drank but the laughs and memories we created. The minute friends gather around a bottle you know it’s going to be a…
I.W. Harper 15 Year
I had the opportunity to try this when we were down in Virginia. Our friend Jeff bought it and kindly shared some with us. The story of I.W. Harper began in 1848 when the founder Isaac Wolfe came to America from Germany with $4 in his pocket. And then, it wasn’t till 1872 when the…
Aged and Ore Bottle Flight
And just like that, we are already in July which means Christmas is 6 months away. So, let me start early with the gift giving ideas. Last week, during the 4th, we visited our friends Sara and Jeff in Virginia to celebrate a career milestone for Jeff. During that visit, another friend, Kevin who lives…
Summer Cocktail
When it’s hot outside the last thing I want to do is drink whiskey. Give me a cold iced cocktail. So, I’ve got a quick recipe for you, but first, where I got the idea from. This past weekend my husband and I took my brother and sister-in-law to the GlenPharmer Distillery in Franklin, MA…
Father’s Day 2023 Whiskey Gift Guide
We are less than 2-weeks away from Father’s Day and if you don’t have a gift yet, I am here to help. Below is a list of great whiskies I’ve had within the last year or so. I’ll provide the same cocktail guide as those have not changed and they’re still my go to. You’ll…
Westland Colere 2nd Edition
In a previous post, I mentioned that Westland is not only a great American whiskey brand but also one of my favorites. So, let me follow up with another option in their range, Colere 2nd Edition. This whiskey is made with Talisman, a grain that is a 2-row winter variety from none other than Maris…
Glen Moray Sampler Review
The warmer it gets outside, the less I want to drink whisky, so I saw this sampler and thought it would be better than buying full bottles. Plus, I wasn’t sure I was going to like them, but spoiler alert, they were way better than I thought. Elgin Classic: smooth, simple, vanilla and honey. It’s…
The Notch Nantucket Island Single Malt Whisky 12 years and 15 years
Have you ever had a whisky completely surprise the living heck out of you? For me, it was these two whiskies. So, let’s talk about The Notch. There are two things that surprised me about them but, more on that below. This whisky is created by the Triple Eight Distillery which is a part of…
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