By Douglas Fraser Rating: B+ Old Elk Distillery is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, just sixty miles from Denver. This expression is sourced from MGP’s very high wheat, wheated bourbon whiskey, with a mash bill of 51% corn, 45% wheat and 4% malted barley. As with many brands, sourcing from MGP is a staple of Old Elk during their start-up ...
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The Macallan Commemorates Founder With New Ultra-Rare, 200th Anniversary Malt
The Macallan has unveiled Tales of The Macallan Volume II, the second edition in a remarkable series of rare single malt Scotch whiskies which tells the story of The Macallan pioneers and their whisky-making legacy. The second release is a homage to Alexander Reid, founder of The Macallan, and depicts him as a teacher, farmer, and distiller, on his journey ...
Read More »Glenglassaugh 12 Year Old Scotch Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B When a brand like Glenglassaugh releases what is essentially a new entry-level run in their line-up or revamps their look, it’s a good guess that the powers that be behind that brand are making a marketing and sales push or repositioning the brand. Something to that effect. Glenglassaugh owner Brown-Forman seems to be doing both, ...
Read More »Five Tequila Mixed Drinks That Are On The Healthier Side
By most standards, there is no “healthy” alcoholic drink. Yet for people trying to live a healthy lifestyle and still enjoy the occasional cocktail, some liquors are a better choice than others. Tequila is one of those liquors. The healthiest way to enjoy tequila is to drink it straight, but there are some mixed drink recipes that won’t make your ...
Read More »Washington’s Dry Fly Distilling Releases First-Ever Rye Whiskey
The Whiskey Reviewer first covered Washington state’s Dry Fly Distilling a decade ago, and for most of that time the distillery has been known mainly for its wheat whiskeys. They are poised to break some new ground on Friday with the release of their first-ever rye whiskey. Dry Fly Distilling Rye Whiskey Batch #1 is made with a 100% rye ...
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