Rémy Cointreau is a French, family-owned business whose origins date back to 1724. The group has an international portfolio of spirits. The brands include Rémy Martin and Louis XIII cognacs, Cointreau liqueur, Mount Gay rum, St-Rémy brandy, The Botanist gin, Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte, Octomore single malt whisky, and Westland American whiskey.
Peated whisky is a divisive topic—some adore it, while others find it overwhelming. When I started drinking whisky, I could not appreciate the heavily peated drams. But as I explored more, I began to appreciate the earthy, smoky complexity they offer.Read More »Best Peated Whisky
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.
Let’s change things up. This past weekend, we celebrated a special memory by opening some Remy Martin XO cognac. What better opportunity to look at this well-known premium cognac?Read More »Remy Martin XO Cognac
There’s no better way to kick off a new year of whisky reviews than with the Port Charlotte 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky. After the rollercoaster of last year, I wanted to start this year with something memorable, and this heavily peated Islay single malt certainly delivered. If the saying “start as you mean to go on” applies anywhere, it applies here.Read More »Port Charlotte 10 year old: An Elegant Islay Single Malt
A couple of days ago, a friend asked for some advice. She needed to buy whisky as a gift but did not know where to start. Walking into a bottle store can be a daunting experience. The sheer volume of products available makes choosing tough.
What do you buy for the special person in your life who loves peaty whisky? The peatiest whisky in the world, of course. I bought John a bottle of Bruichladdich Octomore Scottish Barley 6.1 single malt Scotch whisky for a special occasion.
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