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Bourbon Market Challenges and Shifts With Erick Ostrander
Erick shares his journey from accidentally buying a bar at age 22 to building a successful bourbon business over 20 years. He highlights how bourbon prices and availability have changed dramatically, with rare bottles like Pappy Van Winkle going from $25 a pour to...
Old Pulteney 25 Years Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Review
There’s something about Old Pulteney that always feels like home to me—a windswept, salty, seaside kind of home. Known as the "Maritime Malt," Old Pulteney hails from the northern shores of Wick, Scotland, where the salty air and rich distilling tradition come...
Tasting Jura 21 Year Old Whisky: A Pleasant, If Not Exceptional, Journey
When it comes to whisky, Jura has always been a brand that sparks curiosity. Hailing from the Isle of Jura—a rugged and remote island off Scotland's west coast—it’s known for crafting whiskies that often sit at the crossroads of smooth and subtly smoky. The Jura 21...
The Balvenie from 1993 Exclusive Release Tasting Notes
There’s something magical about stumbling upon a whiskey that feels more like a treasure than a drink. I had the privilege of experiencing The Balvenie from 1993, an exclusive release from William Grant & Sons, produced in the Speyside region of Scotland. With an...
A Journey into Darkness: The Balvenie’s A Day of Dark Barley Aged 26 Years
The Balvenie A Day of Dark Barley, aged 26 years, captivated me with its beautifully amber pour at a lively whiskey convention. As a whiskey enthusiast who enjoys the finer things, few experiences compare to the excitement of discovering something exceptional. It’s no...
The Pinnacle of Bourbon: A First Look at Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year Old
Drumroll, please, as we dive into the highly anticipated review of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23 Year Old—a whiskey so rare and revered it has earned its place as the world’s most expensive bourbon. This is the crown jewel of the Van Winkle collection, and for...