Review – The Balvenie, Single Barrel First Fill (Cask 1481), 12 Years Old, 47.8%
Maybe it was said and maybe it wasn’t, but either way, the statement remains incredibly righteous. “Only the white man’s leaders,” …
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Review – Spey River, Rum Cask Finish, (No Age Stated), 40%
“No man ever steps in the same river twice,” Heraclitus so famously posited, “for it’s not the same river and …
Review – The Balvenie, New Oak, 17 Years Old, 43%
I dropped off my 10-year-old daughter at dance class tonight and then returned an hour later to retrieve her. I …
Review – Wemyss Malt, The Hive, 12 Years Old, 40%
Have you thought much about the fact that you will eventually die? Emily Dickinson was quite insightful when she mused: …
Review – The Balvenie, 30 Years Old, 47.3%
“Sorry about that,” I said as the front door opened to its full range and slowly came to a stop …
Review – Four Roses Single Barrel – Private Selection, Barrel Strength, 60.2%
There’s a particular little dispute within the clergy ranks that has me quite amused. I only run into it every …
Review – The Balvenie, Single Barrel Sherry Cask, 15 Years Old, 47.8%
Everyone has their favorite things. Some folks like all things related to sports. Others enjoy cars. You can be sure …
Review — The Balvenie, Peated Cask, 17 Years Old, 43%
The sun is down. The air is cool. A couple of pieces of seasoned oak sit nearby—time for a fire. …
Review – The Balvenie, Caribbean Cask, 14 Years Old, 43%
The sky was relentless in her anger. She waged a vicious war against the sea below, cursing every drop of …
Review – The Balvenie, SherryOak, 17 Years Old, 43%
This whisky has been an incredible distraction for well over a year. Don’t get me wrong. I am not referring …