Sharing our thoughts on whiskey, one sip at a time.
Chivas Regal 18 – My First Ever Blended Scotch Whisky Read Post »
Have you tried Chivas Regal 18 Gold Signature blended Scotch Whisky? I hadn’t, while I have seen this pour almost every time I got to liquor store the term blended scared me away. While the term is common in Scotch Whisky it has been given a negative connotation here in the states in favor of […]
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey, Frontrunner For Whiskey Of The Year Read Post »
We’re talking Jack Daniel’s this week on the Bourbon Lens. Our most recent podcast features Nelson Eddy, Jack Daniel’s Historian. You should listen by clicking here. Now, let us talk whiskey. I am obviously partial to Kentucky Bourbon, but as a consumer of whiskey you cannot ignore what is happening in Lynchburg, TN. With the
New Irish Whiskey Review: Knappogue Castle 12 Read Post »
Continuing the Irish whiskey series this month, today’s review is of the flagship product of the Knappogue (pronounced “nah-POHG”) Castle distillery out of County Clare, Ireland. This spirit is triple-distilled and then aged in ex-bourbon barrels for at least 12 years. Older expressions use finishing barrels, but this bottle is intended to let the whiskey
Big Games In March Call For Irish Whiskey Read Post »
Method + Madness Irish Single Malt Review As I sit down to write this review, I am in awe of what top performing athletes can do. Kansas State Guard Markquis Nowell just broke the single game assist record for NCAA tournament games and the Wildcats march on to the elite eight. What does that have to
New Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon Made from Unique Blue Corn Read Post »
Bluegrass Distillers’ Limited Release Features Mashbill of 75% Blue Corn Bluegrass Distillers is releasing the 2023 Edition of their Blue Corn Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon this week. Starting Friday, March 24th, this bourbon will be available for purchase in at the Bluegrass Distillers gift shop in Lexington Kentucky, through online retailer Spirit Hub, and also limited availability
J.J. Corry The Gael Revisited A Year Later Read Post »
As we continue our celebration of Irish Whiskey this week. I take a stroll down memory lane from last year’s St. Patrick Day podcast with J.J. Corry offering The Gael. If you want to learn about what an Irish Whiskey Bonder is or discover this woman owned business run by Louise McGuane check out our podcast here.
