One of the first whiskies I ever wrote about when I started my blog was Auchentoshan (pronounced “ock-un-tosh-un”), so it’s a brand I’ve enjoyed over the years. Recently, I had the chance to taste their 18 Years, but before I get into my thoughts, here’s a little background on the distillery. Auchentoshan is located near…
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Bully Boy Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Honey Barrel
The last time we visited Bully Boy Distillery was way back in 2013, but this past weekend we finally made our way back after seeing they were releasing a new Bourbon Whiskey Finished in a Honey Barrel. The upside? They were offering free samples, and you know one thing I love is being able to…
New England Barrel Company: Tasting Room
This past Labor Day weekend, my husband and I headed up to Reading, MA, to visit the recently opened New England Barrel Company tasting room. Today, I’m not focusing on a specific whiskey, although I did purchase a bottle that I’ll be reviewing soon. Instead, I wanted to share our experience at the tasting room…
Mad River Distillers: Double Tapped Maple Bourbon Whiskey
And just like that, it’s already September. That means my favorite time of year is just around the corner, and cooler temperatures always signal whiskey drinking season. A week ago, I wrote about Mad River Distillers’ Revolution Rye, a sample that was sent to me by The Whiskey Bard. Today, I want to talk about…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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