Quick thanks to /u/Devoz for this dram. I’ve been wanting to try some more Woodford Reserve, and well, this allowed me to do it. Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is the first ever line extension from the company. After being a one bourbon company for 16 years, they decided to branch out. This bourbon is the standard expression which is aged new charred white oak, then aged… Continue reading Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Continuing on with my “Better finish some American Whiskeys” unofficial saga, we have a sample I received in a trade from /u/Devoz. Thanks again /u/Devoz, we’ll have to do it again. I’ll admit it: I really had not idea what Parker’s Heritage Collection 7th Edition Promise of Hope was or what the Parker’s Heritage Collection was at all. Well, if you’re like me, today I’ll… Continue reading Parker’s Heritage Collection 7th Edition Promise of Hope
Corsair Distillery is an interesting outfit. And to continue on my American Whiskey kick, they’re next up on the chopping block. First up, thanks to /u/tvraisedme for the sample of Corsair Rasputin, and /u/mentel42 for the Corsair Triple Smoke. The story behind the distillery is one made out of every homemakers dream book (with ponies on it). Two guys try to make a bio-diesel plant, one mentions… Continue reading Corsair Rasputin / Corsair Triple Smoke
So we’re kicking off a new plan I have going on. First up, work is starting to increase again, so I’ll be making sure I write these up and get them ready the night before. Irregular posting commence! More importantly though I’ll be aiming to surpass 50 reviews on /r/bourbon, and in the process go through most of my samples of American whiskey that have… Continue reading Jim Beam Black
One okay Jura deserves another. That’s what my ancestor’s used to say… until they were horribly maimed by Islanders who felt losing their land was an affront. But enough about my checkered ancestry, first up I’d like to thank /u/Devoz[1] from the bottom of my potentially sinned family heart for a sample of this dram. I’ve been wanting to try it for awhile now. Isle… Continue reading Isle of Jura Prophecy
First world problem time! YAY! So I have a few too many samples I’ve collected over the years. And seeing as how some of them are ones I bought in Scotland the last time I was there, I should probably aim to finish them up before going to Scotland again. That and my wallet is so full of money that is bulges a little, I’m… Continue reading Isle of Jura 16 Diurach’s Own
Special thanks to /u/ounknownto for finishing up our months long swap! In it he gave me two mystery drams, and as I’m the type of person who typically wants to do them while they’re hot (not literally, I’m not boiling my whisky), and because I had quite the productive day, and mostly because I’ve already gone WAY over my limit for the week (seriously, I need… Continue reading Clynelish Signatory 18 / Caol Ila Distiller’s Edition 2010 [Mystery Reviews]
Thanks to /u/LetThereBeR0ck for a sample of this one. I also stole his picture. Because I’m a horrible person. Go upload something he’s done lately, it’ll make me feel less like a heel. Yeah, don’t buy this. It’s made forcibly by evil terrorists who liquefy cute, endangered animals and steal cancer cures. Tamdhu is a whisky distillery located in the town of Knockando. That may sound… Continue reading Tamdhu 8 2005 Signatory Cask Strength First Fill Sherry Butt
So I’m at a high price bar. It’s after an exam, I’m somewhat tipsy, dressed well enough to go to work, and we’re listening to a bard butcher some Beatles tunes.. I know what you’re saying: Yeah, I’d order Collingwood Canadian rye as well, as the prices at the Royal York fancy hotel are probably a little high. And let me tell you, they’re… somewhat… Continue reading Macallan Sienna
I think I ended up going for a Horse theme without trying First Tyroconnell, and now the bourbon of the Kentucky Derby and the Breeder’s cup. You’d think I actually like the giant half ton 5 year olds, but no. I don’t. A horse is a large dog that I can’t wrestle with that gets spooked at loud noises. And let me tell you, I’m… Continue reading Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select
And we’re off to the races for 2015. This past Saturday I had an exam. In Accounting. And it was rough. I had to call my parents afterward to tell them I had a new daddy; that exam. None the less, some friends and my wife (whom I’m also friends with, but I have to mention separately due to insecurities caused by society), decided to… Continue reading Tyroconnell Single Malt
So awhile ago, I picked up three samples of GlenDronach whisky. And then I swapped a lot, cut back to two samples a week, did some other things, went on vacation, etc and promptly forgot about them, other than cracking the 12 for the community review (see link below. So now that I’ve cut back on swapping, and it’s a new year, it’s time to… Continue reading GlenDronach Quadruple Review [15 Revival, 15 Tawny Port Cask Finish, 18 Allardice, 21 Parliament]
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