“Grilling meets distilling,” is the opening line on the back of the Ardbeg BizarreBQ bottle. Ardbeg’s Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden teams up with Christian Stevenson (AKA DJ BBQ) to create this limited expression. Now honestly, this to me is the perfect bromance. Whisky smoke and smoked meats, might definitely, just be the perfect combo….
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Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
Now this is cask strength at its best. This guy right here is 65.45% if you know whiskey then you know what that means. If you don’t know, be prepared to grow some chest hair, maybe even a beard all while screaming, hot dang! OK, I’m exaggerating, but this whiskey is powerful. Before I even…
Oban 18 Year Limited Edition
Well, hello September! In what appears to be a blink of the eye, fall is upon us. Fall and Winter for me are whisky drinking seasons so let’s kick this month off with some Scotch. A year ago, I kicked Fall off with Oban 14, so let’s do it again with an older expression. Oban…
Hillrock Single Malt Whiskey and distillery visit
Last week on our way back to Boston, after a NY getaway, we made an impromptu visit to the Hillrock Estate Distillery and boy, was it a great decision. For the record, this was my first time tasting anything from Hillrock. The distillery itself is off the beaten path located in the Hudson Valley Highlands…
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…
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…
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