Happy Day of the Dead! I recently stumbled upon this brand and instantly fell in love. When I came across this beautiful bottle, well, I couldn’t resist buying it. Fingers crossed that I enjoy this one as much Copper Pot Whiskey. To find out if I enjoyed it, keep reading. As previously mentioned, a couple…
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Kings Creek Black Label Tennessee Whiskey Cider
I’ve wanted to taste and write about this whiskey mainly because it seems perfect for this time of year. I added a bottle to our cart during a recent trip to the liquor store. Shortly after, I noticed a salesperson pouring samples of Kings Creek. Keep reading to see if the bottle made it to…
Writers’ Tears Copper Pot Irish Whiskey
Writers’ Tears is an Irish Whiskey produced by Walsh Whiskey established by Bernard and Rosemary Walsh in 1999. Writers’ Tears is meant to commemorate the golden era, 19th and early 20th century Ireland, for both Irish Whiskey and great Irish novelists, poets and playwrights. This includes Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and W.B. Yeats, to name…
Glengoyne 15-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch
The weather is officially nice and cool in New England which means, it’s not only sweater weather but also whisky season. Let’s get into this Glengoyne. This Highland Distillery is located just outside of Glasgow and was founded in 1883. The distillery is now owned by Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd. Glengoyne chose to marry whiskies…
Jack Daniel’s No. 7 and Coke Zero
Now here’s a fun thing we stumbled across recently and of course I had to get it. We purchased a pack of four at $12 which puts each can at $3. That’s a great price for the amount you pay at a restaurant for a Jack and Coke. To me, this idea by the brands…
Baileys Cinnamon Churros and whiskey Cocktail
Well, hello Fall! I know, it’s been a while since I’ve posted, the hot weather contributed to my lack of inspiration. But we are back with a quick whiskey cocktail perfect for this time of year. My husband recently brought home a bottle of Baileys Cinnamon Churros. This is by far, the best Baileys Irish…
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…
Horse Soldier Barrel Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey
I love the story behind this brand. The genesis goes back to just after 9/11 when an Elite group of Green Berets were inserted into Afghanistan, some on horseback. They were dubbed “Horse Soldiers” and later inspired the blockbuster movie “12 Strong”. Nose: oak, vanilla, butterscotch and spicesPalate: oak, ginger, toffee and vanillaFinish: charred oak…
Watertown Coconut Whiskey
It’s summer and honestly, it’s hot outside. Whiskey is not what I gravitate to on a warm day, but Coconut Whiskey, come on now, that is summer in a bottle screaming come drink me… so we did. Watertown Whiskey was created by Mikey Bortone who appeared on the show Survivor. That’s where he found his…
Tullibardine 15-Years
A couple months ago I had the chance to try three expressions by Tullibardine, a single malt highland scotch whisky. Truthfully, the best one of the three is their 15-Year, so let’s get into it. The 15-Year was distilled after the reopening of the distillery in 2003 and is matured in first-fill bourbon casks. Nose:…
An Evening with Laphroaig
As you’re all aware, Islay whiskies are my all-time favorite to imbibe! Laphroaig, however, holds a very special place in my heart, it’s the very first distillery I visited when I finally made the pilgrimage to Islay. Every year on our wedding anniversary my husband and I enjoy a dram of Laphroaig’s 2005 Vintage Cask…
Father’s Day 2024 Whiskey Gift Guide
We are less than a week away from Father’s Day and if you don’t have a gift yet, help is here. Below are great whiskies I recommend for those whiskey loving dads. I’ve reviewed every single whiskey below and you will be able to find my review, both here on Instagram or on my Blog….
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