Shameless plug alertThis is a preview of an upcoming blog postI wrote these tasting notes without knowing exactly what I was drinking but I inferred whence came the aforementioned sample from the 45.8%…

Alberta Premium is distilled in Alberta from rye grain grown in the Prairies. While it carries no age statement, the bulk of the whisky used in this bargain-priced offering is aged for five years, mainly…

This is an abridged version of a blog entry I'm hoping to post tomorrowCare-dee-ass? Car-deez? Is that Portuguese? According to Laphroaig's Distillery Manager John Campbell, it's pronounced "car-chiss"…

The sample for this review was graciously provided by @NozinanBlanton’s Gold 51.5% ABV, Warehouse H, Rick 29, Barrel 328, Bottled 9/19/2014, Opened July 2016, 2/3 full when sample bottled April 18/201…

The sample for this review was graciously provided by @NozinanCaol Ila Cask Strength 10 Year Old 60.5% ABVDistilled 2004/Bottled 2015Opened May 21/2017, sample bottled Nov 15/2017, bottle 2/3 full when…

Canadian Club is an interesting label. The brand is owned by Beam Suntory, which also owns Alberta Premium (ADL), but most of their whisky is made at the Hiram Walker distillery in Windsor, Ontario. Or…

Glenfarclas is one of Scotland's few truly independent distilleries. John Grant bought it in 1865 and it's been in the family ever since. They have the largest stills in the Speyside region, although…

I did a head to head comparison a few nights ago between A'Bunadh and Glenfarclas 105. Aberlour A'Bunadh is an incredibly popular, loud and bold cask strength offering from Speyside. It's NAS, and for…

This is an abridged version of a blog postHiram Walker Special Old is made, unsurprisingly, at the Hiram Walker distillery in Windsor, Ontario. It's been around forever and the bottle and label probably…

I’ve probably tasted Ballantine’s Finest dozens of times, and I’ve always found it pleasant, but I’ve never really paid close attention to it. This is probably because of its “bottom shelf” price. This…