Diageo plc is a British multinational beverage alcohol company, with its headquarters in London, England. It operates in more than 180 countries and produces in more than 140 sites around the world. It is a major distributor of spirits and the world’s largest producer of Scotch whisky.
Brands include:
Scotch whisky: Johnnie Walker, Cardhu, Justerini & Brooks, Bell’s, Black & White, White Horse, Caol Ila, Vat 69, Oban, Talisker, Lagavulin, Glenkinchie, Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore, Clynelish, Singleton, Dimple, Glen Elgin, Knockando, Blair Athol, Dailuaine, Glenlossie, Mannochmore, Mortlach, Strathmill, Teaninich.
American whiskey: Bulleit, Seagram’s
Canadian whisky: Crown Royal
Vodka: Smirnoff, Cîroc, Ketel One
Rum: Captain Morgan,
Gin: Gordon’s, Tanqueray, Gilbey’s, Aviation Gin
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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I have not done a side-by-side whiskey comparison in months, and I have to admit, it has been a lot of fun getting back into it. Today, I am putting the Woodford Reserve Rye vs Bulleit Rye head-to-head to see how these two popular American rye whiskeys compare.
It feels like I am on an exploration of Diageo’s Classic Malts. This year, I have tasted the Talisker 10 year old, the Cardhu 12 year old and now the Cragganmore 12 year old single malt Scotch whisky.
If you know about peaty whisky, the name “Lagavulin 16 year old” is bound to cross your path. This single malt whisky has become a cult classic, often serving as the measuring stick for Islay peatiness.
Today I’m diving into another side-by-side bourbon showdown: Woodford Reserve vs Bulleit bourbon. This one is particularly fun because it pits one of my favourite bourbons against one of John’s go-to bottles. Both are well-known Kentucky bourbons, easy to find, and have loyal followings for very different reasons.
As I continue my journey through the remarkable Johnnie Walker colour spectrum, I am pausing today to explore the exceptional qualities of Johnnie Walker Green Label 15 year old blended malt Scotch whisky.