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.
Another fun side-by-side comparison this week is Bulleit Bourbon vs Bulleit Rye. It’s the perfect tasting if you’ve ever wondered what really separates a bourbon from a rye whiskey.Read More »Bulleit Bourbon vs Bulleit Rye Whiskey
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Bradley Watson and talk about all things Jack Daniel’s, with a special focus on the increasingly popular Jack Daniel’s Rye whiskey. Although this rye expression first launched back in 2017, it has only recently become widely available in South Africa. Naturally, that called for a proper side-by-side tasting: Jack Daniel’s vs Jack Daniel’s Rye whiskey.
Jack Daniel’s is one of those polarising brands. Some people love it; some people hate it. Regardless of your view, Jack Daniel’s has become a cult brand worldwide, and you can find it in most bars and liquor stores. But when it comes to Jack Daniel’s vs Gentleman Jack whiskey, what sets them apart?
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Another fun side-by-side bourbon comparison, and this time I am looking at the Evan Williams vs Jim Beam bourbon whiskey. As part of my comparison series, I put these two well know budget brands next to each other so you can make an informed buying decision.
One of the Google search terms that consistently brings readers to Whisky of the Week is Johnnie Walker Blue vs Black Label whisky.This happens because I have tasted and written about both these releases. So today, let me officially put them side by side. It is a fascinating comparison because these two blended Scotch whiskies sit at opposite ends of the Johnnie Walker range.Read More »Johnnie Walker Blue vs Black Label Whisky
In this latest installment of our side-by-side whisky comparison series, we delve into the world of Ardbeg Uigeadail vs An Oa, two exceptional single malt peaty expressions from the renowned Ardbeg distillery on Islay.