Category: Sample Size

Highland Park Cask Strength Edition No. 2

I am a huge fan of Highland Park, and I’ve had their Cask Strength Edition No. 1 before. When I recently spotted Edition No. 2 in a 50ml bottle, I obviously had to grab it. Edition No. 2 comes in at an even higher 63.9% ABV compared to Edition No. 1 at 63.3%. Let’s see…

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Mad River Distillers: Revolution Rye Whiskey

A couple of weeks ago, The Whiskey Bard (on Instagram) reached out and offered to send me some samples from Mad River Distillery. The samples were provided at no cost, with absolutely no obligation to post, review, or share my thoughts. As always, any opinions I share are entirely my own. The lineup included Revolution…

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Castle & Key Small Batch Wheated Bourbon

Castle & Key is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, occupying the historic and beautifully restored Old Taylor Distillery, originally built in 1887 by Colonel E.H. Taylor. This Small Batch Wheated Bourbon serves as my introduction to the brand, so let’s dive in. This whiskey is aged for five years and features a mashbill of 73%…

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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…

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King’s Creek Premium Cocktails King and Lemonade

So, this is my second time trying a King’s Creek cocktail. The first one I tried was their Whiskey Cider, and honestly, I found it a little too sweet for my taste. Because of that, I was hesitant when I saw this one. I was concerned it might have that same overly sweet profile. Still,…

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Glenglassaugh Sandend

For today’s pour, we’re heading to the coast of Sandend Bay in the Scottish Highlands, where land meets the sea and is home to Glenglassaugh Distillery. Before this, I’d only tried one other Glenglassaugh expression, Glenglassaugh Torfa, and it was fantastic. You can find that review here on my blog. Glenglassaugh Sandend takes its inspiration…

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Bushmills Original Signature Blend

And just like that, we’re already in August! Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been reviewing classic American bourbons that deliver fantastic flavor without breaking the bank. One thing I’ve learned is that some of the most enjoyable pours are the ones that don’t require a big investment. Today, I’m switching things up with…

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Jim Beam Black Aged 7 Years

With so many whiskey brands releasing new expressions, it’s easy to get caught up chasing the latest and greatest. And yes, I definitely enjoy doing that. But I also want to make sure I’ve covered the classic whiskies that have stood the test of time. These are the budget-friendly bottles that are still worth keeping…

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Balvenie 12 Year DoubleWood

I’m a fan of Balvenie, and one of the whiskies I hadn’t gotten around to trying yet was their 12 Year DoubleWood. When I spotted it in a 50ml mini, I had to pick it up. Minis are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to sample a whisky without committing to a full…

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Aberfeldy 12 Year

Every now and then, you need a whisky that’s not only easy to sip but also versatile enough to hold up in a cocktail. Honestly, I think Aberfeldy 12 Year is one of those whiskies. But before I get into this expression, let’s talk a little about the brand. Aberfeldy was founded in 1898 by…

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Taconic Bourbon Cream

More whiskey brands are stepping into the Bourbon Cream space, and I’m all for it. The latest one I had the chance to try was Taconic Bourbon Cream. I recently shared my thoughts on their Double Barrel Maple Bourbon, which I really enjoyed, and this bottle proved to be just as impressive. Let’s dive in….

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