Firewater Cinnamon
A while ago, I was scratching around Google keyword search, looking at the search terms associated with whisky. One of the most searched for terms was for Fireball whisky. A cinnamon flavoured whisky from Canada.
The Sazerac Company
Sazerac Company, Inc is a privately held American alcoholic beverage company. It’s principal office is in Louisville, Kentucky. The Sazerac brands include brands like Pappy Van Winkle, E.H. Taylor, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, WL Weller and Buffalo Trace bourbon.
Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Review
Today I look at a bourbon that is readily available in SA, the Buffalo Trace KentuckyStraight bourbon whiskey. It is also quite affordable, which also helps. Records show that some form of distilling took place on the site in 1775 already.
Blanton’s Gold Edition Bourbon Whiskey
Last week, while binge-watching NCIS New Orleans Season 3, a bottle of whiskey caught my eye. Pride and Gregorio were sharing a whiskey from a very distinctive bottle. As I scrutinized the screen, I realized it was none other than Blanton’s Gold edition bourbon whiskey—a bottle I had in my own collection. I knew I had to join the NCIS team and savour it.
Eagle Rare 10 year old Bourbon Whiskey
In 2017, as I ventured into the world of bourbons, I was eager to kick off the year with a bang, following the delicious memories of Makers Mark from the previous year. The Makers Mark release quickly became one of my all-time favourites. Could I find some bourbon this year to beat my expectations? Enter Eagle Rare 10 year old Kentucky Straight bourbon whiskey.
Sazerac Rye vs Rittenhouse Rye Whiskey
It is exciting to see more and more rye whiskies becoming available in South Africa. It adds a rich dimension to the whiskey tasting options available. Rye whiskey in South Africa is still relatively unknown, but slowly I am getting the opportunity to taste more and more of these spicier drams.
Great whisky gifts under R1000
The second in my series on my Top whisky gift guide and I titled it ‘ Great Whisky gifts under R1000 to make you smile’. I am moving to a more accessible group, looking at whisky between R500 and R1000. In this category, you are spoilt for choice.