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Slane Castle

Music for the masses Slane Castle

Slane Castle in the east of Ireland is most well known for its concert series that draws top artists. Owned by the same family, Slane Castle Irish Whiskey is a independent bottling of 4+ year old whiskey…

@joshkBy @joshk11 years ago 0 084

Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old

"Green and Fresh" Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Old

A friend picked this bottle up for me on a trip to Japan, so I can't read the descriptions on the box and label. However, it has just recently become available in the U.S. so at least there will be more…

@joshkBy @joshk12 years ago 0 082

Bulleit 95 Rye

Mint and More Bulleit 95 Rye

Bulleit is known for its bourbon with a relatively high rye content: 28%. They have recently released a rye whiskey made from 95% rye. This rye is distilled in Indiana, not Kentucky and bottled at 90…

@joshkBy @joshk12 years ago 0 296

Ardmore - Traditional Cask

Spicy Red Hots Ardmore - Traditional Cask

This is a young malt (6-8 years) finished in the quarter cask. If it sound a lot like Laphroaig's Quarter Cask they are owned by the same parent company. The only other products Ardmore has are 25 & 30…

@joshkBy @joshk12 years ago 0 189

Glenrothes Select Reserve

Glenrothes Sampler Glenrothes Select Reserve

I acquired the Glenrothes Select Reserve from a tasting 3-pack that contained the Select Reserve, 1991/2008, and 1985/2005. I've had it a few times before from various bottles but my notes are based on…

@joshkBy @joshk12 years ago 0 185

Copper Fox Rye Whisky

Experimental Fruit Copper Fox Rye Whisky

Copper Fox is a micro-distillery based in Virginia, USA. In addition to rye they also make a single malt called Wasmund's. The bottle has a label that's designed with hand written copy and since they are…

@joshkBy @joshk12 years ago 0 374

Dalmore Cigar Malt

Orange Explosion Dalmore Cigar Malt

Some time back I was in a local convenience store when I spotted this on their liquor shelf. Being a bit of a cigar smoker I was intrigued. After doing some online research I was sad to find out that it…

@joshkBy @joshk12 years ago 0 059

Oban 14 Year Old

The Grainy Seas Oban 14 Year Old

This is one of my original favorite single malts from when I first moved from bourbon/rye whiskies into scotch. Part of that may also have to do with me buying this particular bottle to keep me and a…

@joshkBy @joshk12 years ago 0 682