Category Archives: Whisky

“Sometimes I gotta do somethin’ even if it’s wrong”

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Bourbon distiller Maker’s Mark announced last week that they would reduce the percentage of alcohol in their spirit from 45% to 42% due to “supply constraints”. In other words, six years ago (the amount of time the bourbon is aged) … Continue reading →

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I'm A Purist

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

A loyal reader sent this link to an article titled ‘Do You Know What’s In Your Cocktails?’, about making your own cocktail ingredients. The point being that they put all kinds of nasty stuff in mixers and other parts of … Continue reading →

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Scotch Tasting: Smokey Joe

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

I wanted to review a really nice Scotch whisky for you. Unfortunately I bought Smokey Joe, so we’ll have to review that instead. It’s an Islay, usually one of my favorites because of their intense smokey peat flavors and aromas. … Continue reading →

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Scotch Tasting: The Glenrothes 1998

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

Name: 1998 Distillery: The Glenrothes Type: Single Malt Country: Scotland Region: Speyside Age: 13 Years ABV: 43% Aaron Andy Nose Nose Drying Hint of Chocolate Honey Sandy Aged Vanilla Medicinal Nose Drying Sherried Solvent Honey Medicinal Aged Vanilla Palate Bitter … Continue reading →

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