The Blend of Kings? Chivas Regal 18 v. Johnnie Walker Blue Label

On Becoming a Friend of Laphroaig

Recently, I became a “Friend of Laphroaig” at the urging of my fellow Whisky Party writers. I’m not…

Tasting Notes: Finlaggan Old Reserve

Trader Joe’s in California have to live up to a pretty impressive reputation. There’s decent, healthy, cheap food. There’s 2 buck chuck. And there are great deals on liquor.

Tasting Notes: Yamazaki 12

In the early 20th century Suntory Ltd. was primarily an importer of Spanish wines but began to make its own…

Tasting Notes: Grand Old Parr 12

Where to start with the Grand Old Parr? First, it’s a bottle you’d expect to remember from your…

Tasting Notes: Highland Park 12

Highland Park is that northern-most Scottish distillery, located in the Orkney Islands, that gets constant mention and conistent praise within the Scotch enthusiast and expert community. While the vintage releases and older expressions are favored by longtime drinkers, the…

Tasting Notes: Chivas Regal 12

If you’ve been keeping up with the whisky blogosphere lately, you’ll have noticed that Pernod Ricard has…

Tasting Notes: The Macallan 18

Beloved by collectors, and found on the shelf of every bar — from local dives to high-end restaurants — there are few names in single malt whisky bigger than The Macallan.

Tasting Notes: The Glenlivet 15 French Oak Reserve

The Glenlivet. Or The Real Glenlivet. There’s not much I can say about the distillery that hasn’t already been written somewhere. The distillery was established in 1824 and has generally been killing it since. So much so that until The…

Tasting Notes: Glenfiddich 15 Years Old

The 15 year old expression from this classic Speyside distillery outside of Dufftown comes…