World Whisky

Category: World Whisky

June 16, 2021

Limeburners Single Malt Whisky Sherry Cask

The single malt whisky from Great Southern Distilling Company’s Porongurup distillery is released under the Limeburners label.

June 15, 2021

Aber Falls Inaugural Release

For a first release of a very young whisky, I think this is superbly done.

June 14, 2021

Brickway Distillery

When I first read about Brickway Distillery in Omaha, I was annoyed. I’m from Omaha, and like most people in whiskey, I have a sense of entitlement to all things whiskey.

June 11, 2021

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve

This is solid, in the manner of the baseline Knob Creek expression. However – particularly on the nose – there’s a level of aromatic and flavor development that argues for the premium price.

June 5, 2021

Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Aged 17 Years

This Wild Turkey Master’s Keep Aged 17 Years is whiskey that dropped in proof over a very long maturation.

June 2, 2021

Welsh Whisky and a Pair of Penderyn

The history of Welsh whisky may be a little patchy, but the future looks bright.

May 26, 2021

Elijah Craig Straight Rye

Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey is from a mash bill of 51% rye, 35% corn and 14% malted barley; a “barely legal” 51% rye, in keeping with other Kentucky Ryes.

May 21, 2021

Cascade Moon Edition No. 1

Dickel fans might enjoy this one and celebrate it as a brand extension, even though the marketing department does not want you to. At $90 it is pricey, but not in a way that feels crazy in the current climate.

May 20, 2021

Nant Single Cask Sherry Wood

Nant is the Australian whisky scene’s answer to the Fyre Festival or Theranos.

May 19, 2021

Warehouse Liquors Barrel Picks

Store picks of Eagle Rare, E.H. Taylor, Jack Daniel’s and Sazerac, from Chicago’s Warehouse Liquors.

May 17, 2021

Archie Rose Single Malt Whisky Batch 1

I wish Archie Rose all the best – after all, they are here to stay, and as a big player on the Australian whisky scene I know I’ll be tasting their releases for years to come.

American

May 12, 2021

Penelope Four Grain Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The low proof and soft flavors make Penelope a very approachable bourbon. I would recommend this for those looking for something new that is not from a big-name brand.

American

May 10, 2021

Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye Whiskey

If Dad’s Hat represents the future (by, paradoxically, being an indication of the past) of Pennsylvania rye, then this is a category that will certainly garner more attention going forward.

May 8, 2021

Untitled Bourbon Barrel 409

This whiskey is not awful. It is not great. It might be good. However, price must factor into this evaluation. When I think of the two or three bottles I could have had at this price, I cringe.

May 5, 2021

In Search of Lost Funk – Old Grand-Dad 114 (1989)

I’ll be tasting an Old Grand-Dad 114 from 1989. This likely contains whiskey distilled at the Old Grand-Dad distillery in Elkhorn Forks.

May 4, 2021

Teeling Tasting

It seems that the Irish whisky brands really took advantage of St. Patrick’s Day, with two consecutive weeks of virtual tastings with Irish whisky brands. The most recent one was with Teeling, hosted by Robert Caldwell.

April 29, 2021

Spirits of French Lick “The Mattie Gladden”

The complexity of what Spirits of French Lick does shows up in the glass, as this is a stunner. I was surprised at how grain-driven this bourbon is, I can tell the “Respect the Grain” motto is a core focus.

April 28, 2021

Gouden Carolus Single Malt

Gouden Carolus Single Malt is an enjoyable whisky that is best suited to a warm evening. Considering the reasonable price, it’s the kind of dram I’d have on my shelf regularly, as a relaxing companionship when the evening demands it.

April 27, 2021

Dunville’s 1808

Echlinville’s own pot still within the whiskey gives fans a little taste of the great things that will undoubtedly come to this distillery when they start bottling their own. This is a welcome addition to their range: it is something unique to Dunville’s and practicable for those who like to mix it up with a cocktail, but there are bigger and greater things to come for this brand.

April 23, 2021

Rebel Yell 10 and Old Ezra 7

a pair of Luxco whiskies that are the subject of today’s review. As noted immediately above, MGP plans to continue sourcing whiskey from Kentucky (almost certainly Heaven Hill) to support these brands, meaning that they’re unlikely to change much following the merger of the two companies.