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This BenRiach was matured in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in ex-dark rum barrels from Jamaica. It was released in November 2006 as part of the first BenRiach “Wood Finish Series”.The nose is…

Booker's 2015-4 Oven Buster Batch 6yr 5mo 20days 63.5Nose: Orange marmalade, amaretto, toasted bread,coffee, brown sugar, cocoa nibsTaste: Wood, raisin, pecan pie, oiled leather. Hints of chocolate,…

NOSE: apple cider vinegar, apple juice, green apple skin, tangerine notes and a touch of floral. Vanilla. TASTE: smooth, slightly oily, cookies, almonds, spice and apples again.FINISH: short, apples and…

As some of you know, my father died two years ago today.In the time leading up to his death and during the Shiva (mourning period) I consumed no alcohol, because I tend not to avoid alcohol when I'm…

They have cowboys out there in Calgary, Alberta on the Canadian plains. And starting in 1912 the Calgary Stampede became a staple annual rodeo, and the largest in Canada. Highwood distillery celebrates…

My thanks go to @paddockjudge for this and previous samples of this whisky. The Gibson's 18 YO used to be called Gibson's Finest Rare 18 yo. While I have no information on any substantive differences…

I laugh at whiskies like these. I laugh at marketing tactics like these. All well and good for the casual drinker hurrying through Travel Retail looking to bring home a story. But grumpy bloggers like…

Now I love the fact that this 15yo scotch has got such an affordable price. And, although it is not as heavily flavored as some others, it still delivers big time on complexity and overall balance. A…

Longrow is the more heavily peated line made at the Springbank Distillery in Campbeltown. Rundlets and Kilderkins are barrels of approximately 60 and 80 Litre capacity, and these were used for all of the…

For those who might not have come across a Westport yet, this is Glenmorangie with a teaspoon of Glen Moray in it. The reason for this “manipulation”, if you want to call it like that, is that Glenmor…