A combination of side by side whisky / bourbon / whiskey comparison blog posts. A look at all the most popular whiskies and how they rate next to their rivals. From bourbons and Scottish whisky to blends and single malts. A broad collection of comparisons I have tried.
If you’ve ever stood in front of the whisky shelf wondering whether to choose Chivas Regal 12 or Jameson, you’re certainly not alone. These are two of the world’s best-selling whiskies, but they represent very different traditions.Read More »Chivas Regal 12 year old vs Jameson Irish Whisky
Time for a proper side-by-side tasting: Ardbeg Wee Beastie vs Ardbeg 10 year old whisky. Both are heavily peated single malts from the iconic Ardbeg distillery, but they deliver very different experiences in the glass.
One of the search queries that brings quite a few people to my blog is a comparison between Johnnie Walker Red Label vs Black Label whisky. Google sends readers my way because I have written about both whiskies separately, but I thought it was time to put everything together in one place.Read More »Johnnie Walker Red Label vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky
Few whisky regions inspire as much loyalty among enthusiasts as Islay. Known for its wild Atlantic weather, rugged coastline, and heavy peat influence, the island produces some of the most distinctive whiskies in the world. Among its most recognised drams are the iconic Ardbeg 10 year old and the elegant Caol Ila 12 year old.
Read More »Ardbeg 10 vs Caol Ila 12: Two Classic Islay Single Malts Compared
This is my final side-by-side whiskey comparison of the year, and I couldn’t think of a better way to end the year than with a classic Buffalo Trace vs Bulleit bourbon showdown.
Another island-versus-island showdown; this time between two of the most characterful maritime single malts on the market. Today, I am deep-diving into Caol Ila 12 vs Talisker 10, two peated island whiskies that have earned cult followings for good reason.
Read More »Caol Ila 12 vs Talisker 10: Which Island Icon to Choose?