This was my first taste of Nadurra, and it was a pre-dinner cocktail. A nice warm light golden color of hay/straw. Great palate for a warm summer evening's dram. On the nose, one is immediately overwh…

I have had Basil Hayden's at a local restaurant previously, and didn't post a review. My experience with it last night is what is prompting this one. I do not recall from my earlier tastings that it was…

This is a wheated blend of 6-10 yr old bourbons, with no age statement on the bottle. The color is a nice dark copper with some red in it. When swirled in the glass, it leaves a decent coating on the…

I picked up a bottle of this just recently, along with the Knob Creek Small Batch. I'm a big fan of Four Roses, from the Yellow Label to all other expressions. The color is a nice deep amber, with red…

I received this bottle as a gift and I couldn’t wait to try it. If you’re used to bourbon, this is a really different flavor.A rich caramel hue in the bottle and glass, it pours somewhat oily, leaving…

A very rich and oily whisky, the honey, vanilla and coffee notes are immediately evident on the first nosing. After letting it sit for a few minutes, another sniff revealed hints of butter and caramel…

I'm trying some of the lighter Scotches over a hot summer, and this is one on my list. This one, unlike Dewar's White Label, I'm having neat. Although I will likely pour it over ice another time. A nice…

My taste in single malts usually runs to the more powerful Islays - Laphroaig, Ardbeg, etc. I've had the 12 yr old 'Buna, and recently got the 18. Man, was I blown away!! The depth and complexity of…

My Scotch taste typically runs to the Islays, with some Highlands thrown in for good measure. But sometimes on those steamy summer days, those whiskies are just too heavy. Upon recommendation of my…

Back in college, doing shots of Crown was a big deal. And then I grew up. I haven't had Crown in probably 20+ years, but decided to try it the other night at dinner with my wife. I got a generous pour…