Best Scotch under $50: 9 Bottles to Try
I am busy with a series of posts on the best whiskies. Today, I look at the Best Scotch under $50. This post follows my earlier deep dives into the Best Peated Whisky and Best Irish Whiskey posts.
Best Irish Whiskey: 9 Bottles You Should Try
Irish whiskey isn’t just Jameson. The Emerald Isle is cranking out some of the most exciting drams on the planet right now, many of them smooth, affordable, and packed with character.
Glen Deveron 20 year old Whisky Review
Looking at the blog, I realised last week that I have been trying a mixture of blended malts, such as Black Bottle, as well as Islay and Highland drams. This is not about to change, as a friend invited me for drinks and we tried the Glen Deveron 20 year old Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The release is part of the Royal Burgh of Banff Collection Charter of Robert II, King of Scotland.
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Jameson vs Jack Daniel’s Whiskey: Ireland vs the USA
When it comes to global whiskey heavyweights, Jameson vs Jack Daniel’s whiskey is the ultimate showdown. It’s smooth Irish charm versus bold American character — and here on the island, it’s a debate I’ve had more than once over a casual drink.
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Michter’s Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
It is time for a rye whiskey again, and this week I feature Michter’s Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye whiskey. The distillery was founded by John Shenk in Schaefferstown, Pennsylvania, in 1753 and known as Shenk’s. In the mid-1800s, Pennsylvania Dutchman Abraham Bomberger bought the distillery, and the name changed to Bomberger’s.
Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest: A Forest-Inspired Single Malt
When I first laid eyes on the Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest, I was hooked. The bottle’s striking artwork, created by illustrator Pomme Chan, features bold, vibrant colours that practically shout from the shelf.
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