Merce Wine Festival — Top 5 WinesAs documented in my last post, I spent pretty much the entire of the Merce Festival at Arc D’Triumf…
Johnnie Walker Red & Whiskey ElementsPossibly the most recognizable Scotch Whisky brand in the world, Johnnie Walker Red is strongly peat and smoke with no small amount of heat on the finish. 24 hours in, and the Whiskey Elements add a very peaty flavor starts to mellow, adds some nice oak notes…
Christian Brothers Brandy with a Whiskey ElementChristian Brothers is the top selling Brandy in the United States. Brandy sales rank for behind Whiskey, Rum, and Tequila, which is a shame because there is some top notch inexpensive Brandies made right here in the USA.
Jim Beam White Label and a Whiskey ElementJim Beam White Label is known to be a smooth, inexpensive easy drinking American Bourbon, to me, this is the perfect test case for a Whiskey Element.At 24 hours the Signature Whiskey Element starts to add some depth to this…
Evan Williams Green Label Sour Mash Bourbon paired with a Whiskey ElementEvan Williams is one of the oldest most prestigious distilleries in Kentucky. My first choice in their line of products to try with a signature whiskey element is their Evan Williams green label straight…
Bulleit Bourbon with a Whiskey ElementBulleit Bourbon is generally assumed to be a blend of 4 to 6 years. A high (28%) rye bourbon, that is as versatile as it is reasonable in price. This is one of my favorite bourbons, which is of course why we are trying it with a signature whiskey element.
NAPA VALLEY 6: TERROIR OF WATER AND FIRE1976 was a good year for America. The country celebrated its 200 years of its…
Tasting Notes Part I — What are they?The humble, hastily scribbled tasting note; commonly used tool of the wine professional, wine…
