Islay is Delicious Lagavulin 16 Year Old
I started off not really liking peat. To the point that this was the one whisky I needed ice for. But after half a bottle of drinking this Scotch with ice, I had been converted to that peaty goodness and…
Simple but Good Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
If you're scared of peat and want a Single Malt to sip neat that comes reasonably priced, this is the one for you! At $50 it is worth the investment over the standard Glenmorangie offering, but if you…
The Flavor of Spring Suntory Hibiki 12 Year Old
To anyone who believes blends are inferior to single malts, this whisky will change your mind! At $65 it far outperforms most every whisky in its price range. Nose: Extremely complex. It's a rich perfume…
Great Everyday Scotch Macallan 12 Year Old Sherry Oak
This is where I would start anyone new to Scotch. It isn't too expensive, but it has a great amount of flavor and complexity not present in cheaper offerings like Glenfiddich 12.Nose: very soft. Defin…
Buy This Four Roses Single Barrel
This is my go-to bourbon. It's great in just about every way. It's not complex, but what it excels in its simplicity.Nose: Sweet and creamy. Very soft with simple vanilla and toffee aromas.Taste: Full…
Lots of Oak Ridgemont Reserve 1792 8 Year Old
This is a whisky I can't decide if I love or hate. The nose and initial taste is always a little harsh but it gets more enjoyable towards the bottom of each glass. Maybe this is a whisky that needs to…
Meh... Glenfiddich 12 Year Old
Of all the scotches and whiskies I've tried this is probably the most non-descript. I barely even remembered drinking it 10 minutes later.Nose: Very light with an ambiguous fruitiness. Some aromas of…
Why I Love Whiskey! Redbreast 12 Year Old
This is the one that truly made me fall for whiskey and start drinking it seriously. This review is the Cask Strength edition (58.6%).Nose: For me I get an initial hint of jerky that is quickly replaced…