Perfect Pairings #2 – Spirits Editor Pairing Review
A Review of Royal Brackla & Aberfeldy malts with two great cigars – Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Maestro AND Romeo y Juilieta Reserva Real Nicaragua
Whiskey Reviews
Oban Little Bay
Subtle Single Malt Neat Before Dinner or with Light Food Whisky Reviewed: Oban Little BayDistiller: Oban (Diageo)Region: West HighlandsSuggested Retail Price: $60ABV: 43%USC Rating: 94Distiller Rating: 91 Mark’s Review The love and care Oban puts into this product is at once obvious. Start with a sweet dried fruit sensation and savor the golden liquid as […]
Jura Seven Wood
(Un) Balanced Single Malt for the Adventurer with Dessert Photo: Courtesy of Whyte & Mackay Whisky Reviewed: Jura Seven Wood Distiller: Jura Region: Islay/Island Suggested Retail Price $80 ABV: 42% USC Rating: 94 The Whisky Reviewer: B- Mark’s Review The guys at Scotch 4 Dummies put it well: “People are of two minds about all […]
Highland Park 18 Year Viking Pride
Balanced Single Malt for Enthusiasts Neat Before or After Dinner Photo: Courtesy of Highland Park Whisky Reviewed: Highland Park 18 Viking Pride Distiller: Highland Park (Edrington) Region: Islands (Orkney) Suggested Retail Price $150 ABV: 43% USC Rating: 97 The Dramble Rating: 89 Mark’s Review You had your time; you had the power You’ve yet to […]
Glenmorangie Signet – Soft and Gentle Ease
Soft and Gentle Ease After Dinner With a Cigar Photo: Courtesy John DeMato Whiskey Reviewed: Glenmorangie Signet Distiller: Glenmorangie Region: Highlands Suggested Retail Price $200+ ABV: 46% Distiller Rating: 93 USC Rating: 91 Mark’s Review My watch read 8pm on the FIDI roof of the Club Quarters; FTNYC’s meet up for cigar and whisky fans. […]
Balcones Texas Rye – When Is a Rye NOT a Rye?
A Chameleon for the Enthusiast Great With Almost Any Cigar, in Cocktails or as/with Dessert! Photo courtesy of Balcones Distilling Whiskey Reviewed: Balcones Texas Rye Distiller: Balcones Region: Texas Suggested Retail Price $45 ABV: 50% Distiller Rating: 85 Drink Me Mag Rating: 96 Mark’s Review When is a rye NOT rye? When it’s made from […]
Elmer T. Lee Bourbon – Balance and Grace
A Top Rated Bourbon of Balance and Grace for an Apprentice or Enthusiast Neat Before Dinner or in a Cocktail Photo courtesy of Buffalo Trace Distillery Whisky Reviewed: Elmer T. Lee Distiller: Buffalo Trace Region: Kentucky Suggested Retail Price: $35-$300 ABV: 45% Distiller Rating: 91 Wine Enthusiast Rating: 97 USC Rating: 91 Whiskey Sidekick Rating: […]