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William Grant and Sons

William Grant and Sons Ltd is an independent, family-owned Scottish company that distills Scotch whisky and other spirits. It was established in 1887 by William Grant, and is run by Grant’s descendants as of 2018. It is the largest of the handful of Scotch whisky distillers remaining in family ownership. The William Grant brands include: Glenfiddich, Balvenie, Kininvie, Grant’s, Monkey Shoulder, Aerstone, Clan MacGregor, Tullamore D.E.W.
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Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky

Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky
Time for another fun side-by-side comparison. This time, I’m putting Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label. I like looking for bottles that don’t obviously belong together, but that allow me to explore completely different whisky styles and taste profiles. These comparisons can be great fun, particularly when two familiar bottles turn out to be surprisingly different.Read More »Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky

Tullamore DEW vs Jameson Irish Whiskey

Tullamore DEW vs Jameson irish whiskey comprison
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.

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The Best Speyside Whisky

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If you’re exploring Scotch whisky beyond the basics, there’s no better place to look than Speyside, the region that produces many of the world’s most-loved single malts. But what exactly makes Speyside special, and which bottles truly earn the title of the best Speyside whisky?

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Balvenie Golden Cask vs Caribbean Cask Whisky

Balvenie Golden Cask vs Caribbean Cask Whisky side by side comparison
Originally part of my tasting notes for the Golden Cask, this side-by-side comparison quickly proved too good not to deserve its own spotlight. Today, we dive into the delicious world of the Balvenie Golden Cask vs Caribbean Cask, two rum-finished Speyside single malts that showcase just how versatile The Balvenie can be when tropical cask influence enters the equation.

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