By Father John Rayls Rating: A- My first introduction to Journeyman Distillery was part of the first collaboration project between craft distilleries,  Four Kings Rye. This was somewhat interesting, but not enough to make me jump up and add it to my collection. One of the four contributors to Four Kings is Journeyman Distilling, located in Three Oaks, Michigan and ...

By Randall Borkus Rating: B My first Wyoming Whiskey experience started in April 2013, when I literally got lost in a Wyoming blizzard and ended up in Baggs, WY. I saw a light in the distance and drove to it very slowly. I found myself parked under a lighted gas station awning and figured I just sleep there until morning. ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ One might think it a bit odd that the only age statement whiskey in the new Pearse line, the 12 year old Founder’s Choice, is not the most expensive. That is because old isn’t the only thing that makes a whiskey pricey. In Ireland and Scotland, the type of cask might add a lot to ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ The only whiskey in the new Pearse line from Ireland to bear an age statement is Founder’s Choice, a 12 year old single malt. Alltech’s distilling operations in Ireland predate the opening of its Dublin distillery last year, but they still don’t have anything made in-house that is anywhere near that old. Thus, it’s a ...

By Emma Briones Rating: A In 1984, Barry Crockett, former Master Distiller at Midleton, decided to bottle an expression that showcased the best of the distillery. This limited edition blend has now reached its 33rd edition: Midleton Very Rare 2017. The Irish distillery has also used the launch of this 33rd edition to redesign the packaging of Midleton Very Rare, ...