By Douglas Fraser Rating: B+ In an international and antipodean collaboration between the state of Vermont, USA and Sydney, Australia comes a rye whiskey barrel aged coffee liqueur. Mr. Black X Whistle Pig Barrel Aged Coffee Liqueur is the creation of stunning pairing of Mr. Black Coffee and Whistle Pig Rye Whiskey. This liqueur pairs… Continue reading Mr. Black X Whistle Pig Barrel Aged Coffee Liqueur Review
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Auchroisk 20 Year Old Scotch Review
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B If you like Scotch and have never heard of Auchroisk, don’t feel ashamed. This Speyside distillery was founded in 1973, making it one of those late 20th Century foundations. This is purely anecdotal, but I have often found that distilleries started in the late 20th Century lack both the hype… Continue reading Auchroisk 20 Year Old Scotch Review
Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Review (A122/2022)
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B Every cask strength batch is a limited edition release in its own right, and always has been. The batching may be the same, drawing on similarly aged and warehoused stock every time, but the very word “cask strength” points right to the fact that each batch will always be a… Continue reading Larceny Barrel Proof Bourbon Review (A122/2022)
Lost Lantern Starlight Distillery Single Cask #8 Rye Whiskey Review (Winter 2021)
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ If you read my work, then you are probably familiar with Indiana’s Starlight Distillery through Lisa Rope Wicker’s past work with them, that being how I usually make mention of them. The distillery was started by Ted Huber as an outgrowth of his orchard and winery, the latter being a… Continue reading Lost Lantern Starlight Distillery Single Cask #8 Rye Whiskey Review (Winter 2021)
Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey Review (2022)
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By Emma Briones Rating: B+ There are only a few whiskeys that can be proud to have been releasing a high-end limited edition for almost 40 years. But Barry Crockett, ahead of his time, went for it in 1984 when there were barely a couple of distilleries in Ireland. Thanks to his drive and enthusiasm,… Continue reading Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey Review (2022)