Bulleit Bourbon has built a reputation as a bold, high-rye whiskey that stands apart from sweeter, traditional bourbons. With a mash bill of 68% corn, 28% rye, and 4% malted barley, it leans heavily into spice, making it a go-to for drinkers who want more edge in their glass.
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I tasted the Redbreast 12 year old Irish whiskey at a whisky show a year before Covid. It was one of those unexpected whiskey discoveries that stays with me. I am not the biggest Irish whiskey drinker, but after one sip of this beautifully balanced single pot still whiskey, I knew I had found something special.Read More »Redbreast 12 year old Irish Whiskey
While binge-watching Season 3 of NCIS: New Orleans recently, I spotted a familiar bottle sitting on the table between Pride and Gregorio. Whiskey lovers will know that distinctive shape instantly. It was Blanton’s Gold Edition bourbon whiskey, one of the most sought-after bourbons in the world.Read More »Blanton’s Gold Edition Bourbon Whiskey
This Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey bottle holds a special place in my whiskey journey. It was one of my first forays into the world of bourbon, a spirit that my love for single malt and blended whisky had previously overshadowed.
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.
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Today I’m diving into a proper heavyweight clash: Ardbeg 10 vs Lagavulin 16 year old whisky. Two iconic Islay single malts, both with cult followings, both built on peat smoke, and both sitting comfortably in the “must-try” category for anyone serious about Scotch whisky.
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