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Petals of Time: Savoring Four Roses 130th-anniversary Legacy in a Glass
Four Roses, a name synonymous with Kentucky bourbon, has a legacy as rich and complex as their whiskey. Founded in 1888, the distillery has been crafting bourbon with a unique approach, utilizing ten distinct bourbon recipes created by varying yeast strains and...
Ichiro’s Malt 2011 Chichibu Port Pipe Single Cask: A Japanese Gem
Securing a dram of Ichiro's Malt 2011 Chichibu Port Pipe Single Cask Bottled 2016 is akin to winning the golden ticket. This incredibly rare release from the Chichibu distillery, the brainchild of whisky wunderkind Ichiro Akuto, is a testament to his ability to craft...
Tasting Review for The Balvenie Caribbean Cask Aged 14 Years
Let's dive into a dram that brings a touch of Caribbean sunshine to the Scottish Highlands - This isn't just another whisky; The Balvenie Caribbean Cask has a lot going for it, including an impressive haul of 9 spirit awards that prove it's well worth the price tag....
Torsten Zimmerman and the Journey into Scotch
Gavin and Torsten explored the complexities of whiskey production, particularly focusing on the influence of wood and climate on the aging process. They discussed how different environments, like the hot and humid conditions at Kavalan in Taiwan and the cold, isolated...
A Century in a Glass: Green River Whiskey from 1900’s
A bottle of Green River Whiskey from the early 1900’s, I am unveiling a true gem from American distilling history! This pre-Prohibition era treasure, hailing from the famed Green River Distillery in Owensboro, Kentucky, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to savor a...
A Sip of Lost History: Brook Hill Sour Mash 8 Years Old
Alright, whiskey historians, buckle up. Today, we’re diving into something truly special: a pre-prohibition pint of Brook Hill Sour Mash from Nelson County, Kentucky. This isn’t just whiskey, it’s a piece of liquid history. Brook Hill was a distillery that vanished...