JoeApr 17, 20202 minWhiskey tariffs? Thanks TrumpThis is basically a rant I've wanted to do for a while. I've never liked Trump's drive to enact protectionism. (Yes I'm nominally a...
JoeApr 10, 20202 minBlanton's Original Single BarrelTonight I'm enjoying another pickup from my friend bourbon hunter extraordinaire. Thanks for snagging it for me Jake. This particular...
JoeApr 1, 20202 minOctomore 7.1It's a peat night. As I've said before, my wife's favorite whiskeys are from Islay, where nearly all peaty Scotch originates. I believe...
JoeMar 26, 20203 minWhiskey 103: age statementsLesson three in this whiskey series is about age statements. Previous lessons: 101 - Whiskey or whisky? 102 - How to order and drink The...
JoeMar 16, 20202 minWhiskey 102: how to order and drinkHere's lesson number two. Last time we covered the basics of some terminology, labeling and production. Now, how to enjoy it properly....
JoeMar 9, 20202 minSpringbank 10Haven't done a whiskey review for a while. Kept intending to, but was stuffed up for a couple weeks and you don't want whiskey if you...
JoeFeb 28, 20205 minWhiskey (or Whisky?) 101Seems to me many people are kind of clueless about whiskey. It's become a major hobby of mine, and something I like to share with people....
JoeFeb 13, 20202 minRedbreast 12 Cask StrengthWhiskey tonight is Redbreast 12 year Cask Strength. It's another bottle nearing empty that needs homage. That appears to be how it's...
JoeJan 22, 20203 minElijah Craig Barrel Proof B518Today's whiskey is probably the best bourbon I've owned. It's nearly gone and I feel I need to write about it a bit. It was a really nice...
JoeJan 2, 20202 minLaphroaig An Cuan MorFinal sample in the NAS tasting box is Laphroaig An Cuan Mor. I never thought it would take me weeks to finish a tasting box but I got...
JoeDec 11, 20191 minAberlour Casg AnnamhNumber two in the NAS tasting box is a brand new release from one of my favorite distilleries, Aberlour. It's in the town of Aberlour,...
JoeDec 7, 20192 minGlenmorangie DuthacA year ago my wife got me a present, a subscription to Flaviar. It's an online club for spirit enthusiasts which includes special...