Irish Distillers, the folks behind Jameston, has introduced Midleton Very Rare Dair Ghaelach Knockrath Forest, the third release in the Dair Ghaelach collection. A remarkable addition to the Midleton Very Rare story, the new expression has matured in barrels made from virgin Irish oak grown in Knockrath Forest, County Wicklow, reinforcing Midleton’s provenance and its standing as a true taste ...

By Douglas Fraser Rating: B The Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 8 is the second of two sherried limited edition whiskies that embodies the Highland single malt style released late last year, the other being the 1993 Master Vintage. Master Blender Rachel Barrie did an amazing job selecting the perfect combination of the finest Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso Sherry casks from ...

Updated December 13, 2020 By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ To paraphrase my longtime friend, founder of New York’s Whiskey Selections, author and the Deputy Editor here at The Whiskey Reveiwer, Kurt Maitland, more of a good thing is a better thing, so stronger proof whiskey is often better. That is the logic behind the new release from Heaven Hill, introduced ...

Old Forester, now in its 150th year, is evolving its highly successful Single Barrel program to offer a 100 proof and unfiltered* barrel strength option for customers who purchase full barrels from the distillery. “Since our founding 150 years ago, we’ve always listened to our customers and looked for ways to innovate to meet their tastes,” said Jackie Zykan, Old ...

By Douglas Fraser Rating: B Booker’s Batch 2019-04 “Beaten Biscuits” holds true to the Booker’s signature of delightfully strong, high proof Kentucky straight bourbon. “Beaten Biscuits” is named after the biscuits Booker Noe made using the recipe passed down from his grandmother. Noe spent years perfecting the recipe, beating the air out of them, and ensured the biscuits maintained a ...