Ardbeg is truly one of my favorite whisky brands. But, if I’m being truthful, the last couple years their products and their pricing have been a total miss for me. The only recent product I absolutely loved and was so surprised with was Ardbeg BizarreBQ. Here we have another release that yes, we paid way…
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Tullamore D.E.W Honey
Less than one week till St. Patrick’s Day so let’s continue featuring Irish brands. Today, Tullamore D.E.W. a brand I love! Recently, they released Tullamore D.E.W Honey. Let’s see if it’s any good. The bottle is listed as a liqueur. To make it they blend their Single Malt, Single Pot still and Single Grain whiskies…
The Dunbrody Irish Whiskey
If you’ve never heard of The Dunbrody Irish Whiskey, well, let me introduce you to this new brand of Irish Whiskey. My husband and I attended a whiskey tasting event (which we paid to attend) at Julio’s Liquors this past weekend and this brand made its very first appearance. The brand falls under the LHK…
Bushmills 25- and 30-Year Irish Whiskey
It’s the start of March and we are less than 2-weeks away from St. Patrick’s Day so why not start this month with Irish whiskey. Very recently I had the glorious opportunity to sample both their 25- and 30-year whiskies. Let me start by saying that both are extremely expensive. These are types of whiskies…
Milam & Greene Distillers Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey
We were recently introduced to Milam & Greene at our friend’s house. This is an independently owned Texas whiskey, and they source their grains from across America. We got a chance to try their 21-01 batch cask strength Distillers Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Truth be told, I wasn’t expecting much from this whiskey. When I…
Johnnie Walker High Rye
Alright, when this first came out, I rolled my eyes because honestly, there are way too many ryes out there that are simply, how should I put it… crap! How does this one rate? Well, keep reading. This whisky is composed of 60% rye aged whisky matured in American oak barrels and includes whiskies from…
The Dalmore 14-Year
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of The Dalmore. I loved it so much, one of my husband’s Christmas presents last year was The Dalmore King Alexander III. It’s an exceptional juice but we know it’s extremely pricey. This 14-year whisky on the other hand is a bit more affordable and spoiler alert,…
Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition
Very recently, I had the chance to taste Uncle Nearest Master Blend Edition on our trip to DC when visiting friends. This black woman owned whiskey has become the fastest growing American Whiskey in U.S. history The distillery celebrates and honors the legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, America’s first-known African American master distiller and the…
Wandering Barman Boomerang Old Fashioned
I’m always on the lookout for easy pre-made cocktails. I found this little guy on a recent visit to Whole Foods. Wandering Barman is a brand out of Brooklyn, New York, started by previous bartenders, waiters, and restaurant managers with years of experience. Boomerang is an Old Fashioned with bourbon whiskey, Tree juice maple syrup,…
Keeper’s Heart Irish + Bourbon Whiskey Cask Strength
I’m a huge fan of this brand. Their whiskey was one of my top whiskies of 2022, so I was very excited to sample their cask strength recently at a tasting event, but is it as good? Keep reading and find out. Nose: vanilla and oakPalate: earthy, vanilla and pepperFinish: spices and herbsCost: $50 (msrp)ABV:…
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Bourbon and Whisky
It’s that time of year again! Here’s my 2023 gift guide to help you buy a delicious gift for someone or for yourself. It’s a short list with all price points. Note: If you aren’t familiar with my blog, I purchase every single whiskey, whisky, and bourbon I have featured in this blog. I have…
Chivas Regal XV
OK, so being truthful, I personally don’t think I’ve ever had a bad Chivas whisky. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying they’re all extraordinary, but so far none have been terrible. This includes Chivas XV. XV is finished in French oak casks, while a portion is further aged in Cognac casks. Nose: honey, cinnamon,…
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