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  • Jim Beam Straight Bourbon Whiskey

    Today, we’re delving into Jim Beam Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey’s rich history and flavours. This brand has left an indelible mark on whiskey. While 1795 saw a whirlwind of historical events like wars, treaties, and remarkable achievements, it also marked the birth of something truly iconic: Jim Beam. In this pivotal year, a group of German…

  • Bushmills 16 year old Whiskey

    The Bushmills 16 year old single malt Irish whiskey is probably one of the dustiest bottles in my collection. I have had this bottle for more than eight years, and although we have tried it a few times, I have never written about it. With all the new whisky arrivals, it got moved right to…

  • Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage 2006 Bourbon

    Today I look at the Evan Williams single barrel vintage 2006 straight Kentucky bourbon whiskey. This blog post marks the final chapter of my bourbon-tasting journey for 2016, and what a year it’s been – a whirlwind of flavours and experiences. Throughout the year, I had the privilege of sampling six bourbons and two rye…

  • Muirhead Silver Seal Maturity Whisky

    My never-ending quest to find affordable, drinkable whisky. Finding well priced blended whiskies is relatively easy. There are plenty of them around, and some of them are quite good. However, single malt whisky is a different story. There are not too many new single malts available at a reasonable price in South Africa. With the…

  • Sullivans Cove Double Cask Whisky

    Today I try a new world whisky, the Sullivans Cove Double Cask single malt whisky. New world whiskies are always a treat. I enjoy exploring all the different world whiskies, sometimes more than the Scottish ones. With Scottish whiskies, you know what you can expect; a peaty Islay, a smoky Highland or a sweeter Speyside.…