This is a review of a sample graciously provided by @Nozinan on Nov 13/17. The bottle was opened Oct 1/17, was 4/5 full when the sample was poured and the bottle has been gassed. If I got any of that…

This is a preview of a blog entry I’m hoping to post tomorrowI always thought Wild Turkey was the drink of choice for those who were the real life incarnation of the slack-jawed yokel Cletus from The…

This is an abbreviated version of a post I'll publish tomorrowFor those who don't know, Compass Box buys casks of whisky from other distilleries, blends them in precise ratios, ages them further in…

this is an abbreviated version of today’s blog postSome may remember my review of my first abominable bottle of this whisky. Needless to say, Glenfarclas went put of their way to make this right and I’m…

This is an abbreviated of a blog entry I will post tonight or tomorrowAccording to their promotional materials, Ardbeg is as close to perfection as makes no difference. That's a bold claim. It's also…

The following is a preview of a blog post I will be publishing on WednesdayIrish Single Pot Still Whiskey has a reputation for being rich, oily and spicy. As far as I know, Redbreast is the best selling…

Full disclosure, I only had 3 drams of this before returning it to the LCBOGlenfarclas was one of those whiskies on my “must try” list. It seems to be one of the cool kids’ darling distilleries. They’re…

This is an abbreviated version of my most recent blog postBottom shelf blends don't generally garner much attention in the blogosphere. We're passionate about our favourite single malts, peat levels,…

This is an exerpt of a blog post I wrote awhile back. I can't believe I never shared it hereIf you're close to my age, you undoubtedly remember the Nintendo game "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out". The premise was…

I bought this bottle on a whim when I went camping with my family in early July. I wanted a change from the standard cheap rye I usually buy for my rye & gingers. I found this wallet-friendly whisky much…