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: […]
Subtle Balance for the Apprentice and Enthusiast Enjoy it Neat Before Dinner or with Dessert (Maybe as Dessert!) photo courtesy of Bacardi Ltd. Whisky Reviewed: Aultmore 12 Year Distiller: Bacardi Region: Speyside Suggested Retail Price: $80 ABV: 46% Distiller Rating: 90 Whiskeyreviewer Rating: B Mark’s Review Gazing into your (not so) distant memory lives a […]
Beefeater Crown Jewel – The Greatest Martini Gin Ever Created (You’ll Need to Hunt For It!) Balance & Power for the Hedonist and Adventurer as a Martini, With Food or After a Meal Mark’s Note: I’m grateful to London master photographer Jason Bailey for granting me permission to share with you his amazing photograph of […]
Classic Balance and Fun for the Apprentice & Enthusiast Photo courtesy Bacardi Ltd. Whisky Reviewed: Aberfeldy 12 Year Distiller: Bacardi Region: Speyside Suggested Retail Price: $45 Distiller Rating: 90 USC Rating: 94 Mark’s Review Aberfeldy 12, a key part of the Dewar’s blend, is a great example of aromas matching the flavors. Enjoy strong, classic […]
For Adventurous Chameleon Flavor Lovers Neat Before and After Dinner photo courtesy Compass Box Whisky Company Whisky Reviewed: This is Not a Luxury Whisky Distiller: Compass Box Region: Mixed Islay & Highland Malts, Glasgow & Lowland Grain Whiskies ABV: 53.1% Suggested Retail Price: $250+ Distiller Rating: 92 The Whisky Shelf Rating: Top Shelf Mark’s Review […]
A Subtle Balanced Chameleon for Apprentices and Enthusiasts Neat Before and After Dinner photo courtesy Diageo Whisky Reviewed: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Distiller: Diageo Region: Primarily Speyside ABV: 40% Suggested Retail Price: $150-$250 (Watch Out!!) USC Rating: 97 Distiller Rating: 90 Whiskey Wash Rating: 92 Mark’s Review OMG, the aroma is incredible, maybe life changing! […]
Subtlety Reigns Supreme for Apprentices and Enthusiasts Neat Before Dinner or with a Light Meal photo courtesy of Diageo Whisky Reviewed: Cragganmore 12 Distiller: Diageo Region: Speyside ABV:40% Suggested Retail Price: $60+ Wine Enthusiast Rating: 90-95 USC Rating: 94 Distiller Rating: 86 Mark’s Review Saturday night at a local restaurant and there it was, the […]