By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Whenever a wholly new whiskey comes out and is established as a good one, I think the first question to follow should be “what will it be like at full proof/cask strength?” If it’s an American Whiskey and you aren’t asking that question, well, feel ashamed and check in your enthusiast credentials; you are officially ...
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Legendary Duke Bourbon Review
By Emily Mullis Rating: A I think it’s safe to say that the name John Wayne is about as legendary as it gets for this country. He was a big hero in his hay days, even though his heroism was largely based off of the fictional characters he played. Still, his name is not really all that different from the ...
Read More »Port Askaig 110 Proof Scotch Review
By Elizabeth Emmons Rating: A- Port Askaig is a real port that is located on the east coast of Islay, and provides one of two main ferry routes to the island. It is located not too far from the Caol Ila Distillery, and its whisky shares many similar, if not the same, qualities. In my opinon, the Port Askaig 110 ...
Read More »Jameson Triple Triple Irish Whiskey Review
By Paer Johansson Rating: B “Good things comes in threes” Jameson claims in regards to their newly released bottling “Triple Triple”. One of the triples of course refers to the triple distilling normally utilized in Ireland. The second triple points to the three types of casks being blended together; ex-bourbon, ex-Sherry and Malaga seasoned casks. Jameson is made at the ...
Read More »Dancing Goat Limousin Rye Whiskey Review
By April Manning Rating: B- “When it comes to whiskey, go slow. It has to be smooth, and it has to be good” – Duane H. Maas So, who is this sage? Duane Maas is a noteworthy distiller of the 20th century, and his legacy (or his hangover, if you will) includes developing distilleries in eight countries. Not a small ...
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