Pernod Ricard

Pernod Ricard is a French company that produces alcoholic beverages. The brands include:
Aberlour whisky
Ballantine’s blended whisky
Chivas Regal whisky
Glenlivet whisky
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Longmorn whisky
Powers Irish whiskey
Redbreast whiskey
Royal Salute whisky
Scapa whisky
Absolut vodka
JP Wiser Canadian whisky

Jameson Triple Triple Marsala Cask Edition Review

by J Wentzel
03/30/202606/18/2026

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In the past year or two, major whisky brands have increasingly focused on releases designed for cocktails or to attract new drinkers entering the category. Johnnie Walker, for example, launched Johnnie Walker Black Ruby with a clear eye on mixability and contemporary flavour profiles. Jameson has responded in its own way with the Triple Triple series, and today the focus is specifically on the Jameson Triple Triple Marsala Cask Edition Irish whiskey.

Flavoured Whiskey: My Top 7 Pick

by J Wentzel
01/19/202605/29/2026

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I picked up a bottle of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey a while ago, and it opened the door to a category I hadn’t taken seriously before: flavoured whiskey. Living in Mauritius (and the same in South Africa), flavoured whiskey isn’t always easy to find, but globally, it’s become a serious force in the whiskey industry.

Chivas 12 vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky

by J Wentzel
01/09/202606/28/2026
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In the world of premium whisky, few names shine as brightly as Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker Black Label. These 12 year old classics share a common origin, originating in grocery stores, and have garnered devoted followings worldwide. Today, I explore Chivas Regal 12 vs Johnnie Walker Black Label whiskies in the latest instalment of my comparison series.

Tullamore DEW vs Jameson Irish Whiskey

by J Wentzel
12/29/202506/28/2026
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My next side-by-side comparison takes a look at two of the biggest names in Irish whiskey: Tullamore DEW vs Jameson Irish whiskey. If you are new to Irish whiskey, chances are you have already seen both bottles sitting on a supermarket shelf or behind your local bar. They are affordable, widely available, and often recommended as entry-level Irish drams.

5 Best Blended Whisky to Buy

by J Wentzel
11/17/202506/22/2026

5 Best Blended Whisky to Buy in 2025
The first whisky I ever tried was a Chivas Regal 12 year old blend, but as my world expanded, I transitioned to single malts. For a long time, I only drank single malts, but a bottle of Ballantine’s Finest reignited my love for blended whisky.

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Ballantine’s Finest Blended Scotch Whisky

by J Wentzel
10/05/202506/20/2026
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Today I try a blend; the Ballantine’s Finest blended Scotch whisky. Ballantine’s Scotch whisky dates back to 1827. George Ballantine began supplying a selected range of blended Scotch whiskies to distinguished customers from his grocery store in Edinburgh.