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Sauternes Casks & Whiskey

Sauternes Casks & Whiskey

It was a Sauternes cask finished scotch that kicked off my journey into Scotch (the old 12 year Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or).  I have since been collecting Scotches finished in ex-Sauternes...

Sauternes Casks & Whiskey

It was a Sauternes cask finished scotch that kicked off my journey into Scotch (the old 12 year Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or).  I have since been collecting Scotches finished in ex-Sauternes...

Ex-Bourbon Casks for Scotch

Ex-Bourbon Casks for Scotch

Most Scotch whisky is aged in ex-bourbon casks.  There are several historical and economic factors that come into play for this. Here are some reasons why ex-bourbon casks are commonly...

Ex-Bourbon Casks for Scotch

Most Scotch whisky is aged in ex-bourbon casks.  There are several historical and economic factors that come into play for this. Here are some reasons why ex-bourbon casks are commonly...

Individual Review - Little Book Chapter 7

Individual Review - Little Book Chapter 7

Matt's Review 2023 Limited Release A blend of the following expressions; 18yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 17yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 10yrs Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 9yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon...

Individual Review - Little Book Chapter 7

Matt's Review 2023 Limited Release A blend of the following expressions; 18yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 17yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 10yrs Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 9yrs Kentucky Straight Bourbon...

Individual Review - Koval PX Sherry Cask

Individual Review - Koval PX Sherry Cask

Foti's Review We got an interesting one today.  A 500ml bottle, exclusive to Germany, distilled in Chicago, coming in at 47% ABV and a wheated whiskey finished in PX Sherry...

Individual Review - Koval PX Sherry Cask

Foti's Review We got an interesting one today.  A 500ml bottle, exclusive to Germany, distilled in Chicago, coming in at 47% ABV and a wheated whiskey finished in PX Sherry...

Individual Review - Glenmorangie Madeira Cask

Individual Review - Glenmorangie Madeira Cask

Foti's Review   Glenmorangie Madeira Wood Finish - 43% ABV 12 years age statement, these older bottlings are usually 10 years in ex-bourbon and then finished for two years in...

Individual Review - Glenmorangie Madeira Cask

Foti's Review   Glenmorangie Madeira Wood Finish - 43% ABV 12 years age statement, these older bottlings are usually 10 years in ex-bourbon and then finished for two years in...

Individual Review - Bond & Lillard Batch 2

Individual Review - Bond & Lillard Batch 2

Foti's Review   Bond and Lillard Batch 2 50% ABV 100 Proof Tasted - Neat in a glencairn Color - Traditional amber/honey Nose - I get cinnamon sugar, citrus, orange,...

Individual Review - Bond & Lillard Batch 2

Foti's Review   Bond and Lillard Batch 2 50% ABV 100 Proof Tasted - Neat in a glencairn Color - Traditional amber/honey Nose - I get cinnamon sugar, citrus, orange,...