Gordon & MacPhail has unveiled the fourth edition in its annual series celebrating the legacy of George Urquhart – the man described by whisky writer Charlie MacLean as ‘the father of single malt whisky’.  The Mr. George Legacy 1958 from Glen Grant Distillery was laid down by ‘Mr George’, as he was known to those who knew him best and ...

By Richard Thomas Among the most prominent of the sourced whiskey brands is Redemption, which is particularly well known for its Redemption Rye expressions. As part of Deutsch Family Spirits, Redemption has greatly expanded its line-up over time, embracing various types of bourbon and even putting out a couple of ultra-aged whiskeys. Sourced whiskeys are routinely underestimated by snobby dilettantes, ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Larceny Barrel Proof has been bucking the expectations for what wheated bourbon is supposed to be lately. Through 2023, the expression became quite spice-driven, although how much so varied from batch to batch. Although they still had a softened character, and were certainly not falling into the spicy and dry character attributed to high rye ...

Diageo’s Orphan Barrel series specializes in older expressions drawn from across that drinks giant’s far flung assembly of whiskey-makers. The series has brought out Canadian and Scotch whiskies before, but has focused on bourbon for the most part, and the latest release is one such: the new Indigo Hour is an 18 year old bourbon. “Indigo’s Hour is perfect for ...

By David Lavine Rating: B- Roe & Co.’s newest entry into the market is a solera-aged and blended single malt Irish Whiskey. Taking an inventive spin on the solera method, Roe & Co. intends this to be a periodic release, each version showcasing another element of the process. The solera method is most associated with Sherry, where tiers of casks ...