By Richard Thomas Whiskey and barbecue often seem to be made for each other, something already well understood here at The Whiskey Reviewer. Yet even among enthusiasts of both Southern staples, just how close the relationship can be is sometimes missed, but not by urban barbecue pioneer Adam Perry Lang. “Whiskey is liquid barbecue,” says Lang. “The elements you’ll find ...
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Kilbeggan 8 Year Old Single Grain Irish Whiskey Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B- When I was in Ireland this past November, I learned Beam Suntory, owners of both the Cooley and Kilbeggan distilleries, intended to consolidate some of the old Cooley brands under the better known Kilbeggan banner. Greenore, one of the earliest entrants in the reinvented single grain category, was one of these, and now it has ...
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Children’s Books Author Opens Up About Her Love Of Wild Turkey By Richard Thomas Authors and whiskey are a widely embraced theme, so much so as to be a cliche, and one we take close interest in here at The Whiskey Reviewer. But what about children’s books authors? Just because one writes for kids doesn’t mean one checks her adult ...
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By Richard Thomas Rising hand-in-glove with the popularity of whiskey is whiskey tourism, and Ireland is no exception. Yet as new destinations sprout up on the Emerald Isle’s whiskey trail, one of its must-see fixtures will remain Kilbeggan. It’s not the seat of any of today’s famous brand. Indeed, the whiskey now in a typical bottle of Kilbeggan whiskey comes ...
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ David Stewart was Master Blender and Malt Master at William Grant & Sons for more than 30 years before handing the reins over to Brian Kinsman in 2009, so long that many forget just what a major innovator Stewart had been in the scotch industry. This is so much the case that I sometimes find ...
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