By S.D. Peters Rating: C+ The Whiskey Reviewer’s Jake Emen reviewed the Buggy Whip Wheat Whiskey from Michigan’s Journeyman Distillery in September, so I’ll refer readers who want to learn about the distillery’s general details to his review. As for Journeyman’s W.R. Whiskey, it is a handmade, organic white whiskey that the distillery has “dedicated… Continue reading Journeyman W.R. Whiskey Review
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Whiskey rated Grade C
Black Bottle Scotch Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: C+ Whiskey history is filled with brand names that were once household words, but the vagueries of time have pushed into the background. Scotch is no exception, but the worldwide whiskey boom has brought some of these survivors out of obscurity, and taken their classic flavor profiles and recipes along with… Continue reading Black Bottle Scotch Review
Abraham Bowman Gingerbread Beer-Finished Bourbon Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: C+ Last year, the modern incarnation of A. Smith Bowman shipped four old bourbon barrels down to Richmond, VA and Hardywood Brewery, where they were used to create the brewery’s Gingerbread Stout. In February, the barrels were sent back to Bowman, whereupon they were refilled with six year old bourbon for… Continue reading Abraham Bowman Gingerbread Beer-Finished Bourbon Review
Scottish Leader Scotch Review
By Richard Thomas Rating: C+ Scottish Leader is the blended scotch brand from Burn Stewart Distillers, a company perhaps best known for the Bunnahabhain single malts. As such, it is the work of Ian MacMillan, a 40-year veteran of the scotch industry who has served as Master Blender at Burn Stewart since 2002. MacMillan reportedly… Continue reading Scottish Leader Scotch Review
Nikka 5 and 10 Year Old Single Cask Whiskey Review
By Kurt Maitland Rating: C+ Whenever traveling I try expand my knowledge by seeking out flavors I have not had and cannot get when I am at home in New York. What’s the point of drinking Maker’s (as pleasant as it is) when I can try some whiskey of a more…local variety. While in Hong… Continue reading Nikka 5 and 10 Year Old Single Cask Whiskey Review