As we celebrate Black History Month, I would like to shine a spotlight on a remarkable whiskey distillery that is not only black-owned but also owned by a woman. This brand, owned by Fawn Weaver, pays tribute to the Legacy of Nathan “Nearest” Green, America’s first-known African American master distiller, who played a significant role…
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Update: Jameson Orange
After enjoying this bottle for over 2 years, we finally finished it last month. The question now, would we repurchase it? And the answer is a resounding yes. Now let’s dive in. Nose: oranges, sweetness and zest Palate: oranges, sweet, light vanilla Finish: citrus and oranges Cost: $30 (what we paid) ABV: 30% Personally, I…
KAIYō Cask Strength Japanese Whisky
Back in 2021, I wrote a post about KAIYō (Japanese for Ocean) whiskies. In that post I sampled the Signature; Cask Strength; The Single and The Peated. Of the four samples I had that day, the Cask Strength was my least favorite. You can find the info on my thoughts and about KAIYō in that…
Update: Highland Park Ice Edition 17 Year Single Malt
My husband and I have a pretty big whisky collection, so finishing a bottle of whisky takes us some time. I want to catalog our empties to see if the last sip was as enjoyable as the first. We received this Highland Park Ice Edition 17 Year Single Malt as a gift for my husband’s…
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