Seven Light, Refreshing Scotch Whiskies For Summer

Jura 10 Year Old Single Malt
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By Richard Thomas Summertime is around the corner, and for many a Scotch Whisky drinkers who don’t live in a cool, northerly climate (such as Scotland itself), that means abstaining from their drink of choice or going over to highballs. Although Scottish whiskies have many and varied virtues, most of them are noted for their… Continue reading Seven Light, Refreshing Scotch Whiskies For Summer

Kentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon Review

Kentucky Owl Confiscated
(Credit: Kentucky Owl/Stoli)

By Richard Thomas Rating: B- Kentucky Owl built a strong reputation among enthusiasts for its limited edition releases of well-chosen, finely blended, sourced bourbons (their rye releases have received less acclaim). The brand dates back to 1879, with the modern company seeing revival in 2014, which was then acquired by Stoli in 2017. Now Kentucky… Continue reading Kentucky Owl Confiscated Bourbon Review

J.J. Cory Launches A Whiskey With A South Of The Border Finish

J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey has launched The Battalion, a blended Irish Whiskey with mezcal and tequila cask influence. The Battalion is a 60% 9 Year old grain whiskey and 40% 13 Year old malt, finished for several months in mezcal and tequila casks, the first Irish whiskey so finished. It is then bottled 41% ABV.… Continue reading J.J. Cory Launches A Whiskey With A South Of The Border Finish

Writer’s Tears Gets A Brand Extension

Walsh Whiskey has created a new core expression for it’s Writers’ Tears range, which blends Irish single malt and single pot still whiskeys. Writer’s Tears Double Oak is a blend of the two whiskey styles aged in two types of wood, American and French Oak. It is triple-distilled, non-chill filtered and bottled at 46% ABV.… Continue reading Writer’s Tears Gets A Brand Extension

Stolen Spirits Introduces Stolen X Rock & Rye

Stolen Spirits, whose first whiskey was a noted, sourced 11 year old American Whiskey that came out in 2017, is poised to introduce their own Rock & Rye, Stolen X. Stolen X is made with straight American rye whiskey, then blended with organic raw honey and real orange peel, and bottled at 80 proof. “Humans… Continue reading Stolen Spirits Introduces Stolen X Rock & Rye