Whisky of the Week

I have not tried an Auchentoshan whisky in years. I loved the Heartwood release, and our bottle did not last very long. A couple of years ago, I bought the Auchentoshan American Oak whisky but left it standing in the cupboard until last week when I was looking for something new to try.

Bain’s 15 yo Whisky Review and Tasting Notes

By Jeannette Wentzel

On 12/12/2022

In Grain Whisky, Whisky of the Week

The first time I tasted the Bain’s 15 yo whisky was about five years ago at The Only Whisky Show when Andy Watts had some in a beautiful decanter hidden underneath the table at his Three Ships stand.

Dunville’s PX Cask 12 yo Irish Single Malt Whiskey Review

By Jeannette Wentzel

On 12/05/2022

In Irish Whiskey, Whisky of the Week

An Irish whiskey for me to try today. Dunville Irish whiskey is relatively new to South Africa, and I have not yet tasted anything from this Northern Ireland-based distillery. I received three different Danville samples from Truman & Orange, and I loved the packaging on this Dunville’s PX Cask 12 yo whiskey, so I decided to try it first.

Woodford Reserve Rye vs Jack Daniel’s Rye Whiskey

By Jeannette Wentzel

On 11/21/2022

In Whisky Comparison

Today I do another side-by-side comparison using the Woodford Reserve Rye. The Woodford Reserve brand is part of the Brown Forman portfolio with Jack Daniel’s, GlenDronach and Benriach. There is not a Rye whisky in the Brown Forman Scottish whisky portfolio (not yet anyway), but last year, I tried the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye whiskey, which makes for a great comparison; Woodford Reserve Rye vs Jack Daniel’s Rye whiskey.

GlenDronach Peated Whisky Review and Tasting Notes

By Jeannette Wentzel

On 11/07/2022

In Single Malt whisky, Whisky of the Week

I have tried at least one GlenDronach each year for the last three years, and in 2022 I want to continue this streak. So this year, I chose a peated release from this typical sherry forward distillery; the GlenDronach Peated whisky.