By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ In February, The Whiskey Reviewer looked at the German entrepreneurs GSpirits, who produce what I think might be the ultimate top shelf liquor for high-end “gentlemen’s clubs:” booze splashed over the chests of glamor models. As I observed looking in on drinks forums and Facebook, as many found the idea somewhat icky as found it ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The Whiskey Reviewer’s last look at the 2012 Single Cask release from Wemyss Malts is of Sugared Almonds. Distilled at Aultmore in 1982, only 272 bottles of this rarefied single malt were released. Because of that tiny run, some retailers are already sold out of this release, only a matter of months later. Even so, ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: A Updated August 5, 2014 I’ve heard it said once or twice that Grant’s 25 Year Old is that company’s version of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. According to this line of thinking, both scotches represent the top of their respective lines of blended scotch; both use the color blue; both come in big, ornate gift boxes ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: A+ I was back in Louisville recently, and decided to try some of the new Urban Bourbon Trail (“Urbin Burbin”) there. The result was my first ever visit to the Baxter Station Tavern, with its excellent bourbon menu, and a chance to revisit Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 Years Old. Rare bourbons like Pappy Van ...