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By Elizabeth Emmons Rating: B+ Updated July 28, 2015 Barrelhound is one of the newest additions to the Chivas Brothers Limited (a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard) portfolio. The brand was released in May 2015, and as of yet there is currently one whisky produced under the name. The name Barrelhound, along with the playful logo… Continue reading Barrelhound Scotch Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: D Generic, supermarket brands of Scotch whisky earning high marks in competitions and books like Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible have become something of a staple for newspapers, calling attention to how this liquor that costs 10 quid got the same rating as this other that costs 100. Because of that, I… Continue reading Clarke’s Westpoint Bourbon Whiskey Review
By Richard Thomas One of the telling virtues of bourbon is how you can get really good quality for a reasonable price. This sometimes holds true outside the United States, even after import duties have taken their bite. Bourbon is definitely a spirit where “cheap” doesn’t necessarily mean “inferior.” Even among bourbon enthusiasts, the go-to… Continue reading Best Bourbons For Under $25
By Father John Rayls Rating: B- Upfront I should mention I’m not a big fan of Canadian blended whisky, and although I did have a brief affair with Crown Royal’s Coffey Rye Whiskey (103 proof!), this is also the producer of the only bottle of whisky I’ve ever thrown out. The new Northern Harvest Rye… Continue reading Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whiskey Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: B- The Glenlivet occupies a rarefied spot among Scottish distilleries. The establishment opened in 1824, among the first to take advantage of the legalization of whisky-distilling in Scotland under George IV. Since then it has operated with very near perfect continuity, enjoying a historic reputation for high quality along the way.… Continue reading The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Scotch Review
