By Richard Thomas Even before Publius Aelius Hadrianus, better known simply as Hadrian, decided to keep his legionaries busy by erecting a wall clear across the neck of Britain, Scotland has been synonymous with “remote.” Much of it became less so over time, first as the mainstream of Europe shifted north and then with unification with England, but even today ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The cask strength version of Writer’s Tears, the malt and pot still whiskey brand from Walsh Whiskey, is a pretty thing to behold. The bottle comes in a heavy, sliding wood case styled in such a way that it would be a natural fixture in any art deco revival setting. The packaging is pretty enough ...

Whiskeys To Enjoy With A Perdomo Grand Cru By Kurt Maitland As many fans of whiskey love to partake in the occasionally cigar as well, matching a fine cigar to a good whiskey is a popular topic for conversation, seminars and workshops. My own game plan for creating these pairings is to take one cigar and try several options, including ...

An Interview With Western Kentucky Still-Maker Christopher Kelley By Richard Thomas The “bourbon shortage” gets all the headlines these days, but one of the genuine shortages in the whiskey-making business, or indeed in the larger distilling industry, is in equipment. Since The Whiskey Reviewer’s early days the number of micro-distilleries operating or under construction in the United States has quadrupled, ...

Updated January 22, 2016 By S.D. Peters Average Rating: B+ The newest edition in WhistlePig’s fine line of Straight Rye Whiskey, Old World Rye is a blend of Ryes finished in French Sauternes, Madeira and Port casks, each one previously released in distinct limited editions. The combined 12 Year Old expression, however, is a regular release. The Old World blend, ...