What started out as a Coffee enterprise in Spain in the early 1900’s managed to make its way to Mexico and, eventually, Houston, Texas. Well, in 2014, Carlos de Aldecoa decided to expand his family’s coffee business into a distillery known as GIANT Distilling Co. They produce whiskey under the name of GIANT, as well…
Not all that long ago I reviewed Heaven’s Door Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon. I thought it was a very good and reasonably priced cask strength bourbon. Well, today we’re back looking at three of their signature whiskeys – Revival, Refuge, and Revelation – a straight bourbon, a straight rye, and a double barreled whiskey….
Slane Irish Whiskey is a blended whiskey that combines whiskey from three separate types of casks. Today, we’re going to find out if the Irish Whiskey that was released in 2017 can hold up next to whiskeys such as Bushmills and Jameson – two brands who have been distilling whiskey for centuries. We’ll discuss some…
Today we’re taking a look at the original Bushmills vs Bushmills Red Bush – their bourbon barrel aged expression. I’m excited to give Red Bush a try because I tend to really like Bushmills Original. Evan Williams BiB, Jim Beam Black, and Johnnie Walker Black are just a couple examples of different expressions of classic…
Some people try a peated scotch for the first time and fall in love with it. For most of us, myself included, peat is an acquired taste… or just not liked at all. About a year and a half ago, I did a comparison between Laphroaig vs Ardbeg which was some of the first heavily…
Wild Turkey is one of the most popular and respected whiskeys around. That’s largely due to Master Distiller and Bourbon Hall of Famer Jimmy Russel. If you look at many lists of best budget bourbons, you’ll see a whole lot of people recommend Wild Turkey 101. For just $25 or less, you’ll be able to…
Macallan is one of the most popular and well known Scotch whiskies in the world. While some of their older age statements come at a very high price point, their 12 year double cask is much more affordable. Aged in Sherry seasoned American oak and European oak, I’m going to see if this pour is…
Since moving to Colorado in 2020, all I’ve heard from Denverites is how cool and fun the breweries are. There are a lot of them, and people love going to hang out at them. They are fun…. but in my experience, the beers aren’t that great. Over the years, though, I’ve come to explore more…
My first review of 2024 is a brand that I’m very familiar with – I know the name, I see it all the time, I know people tend to say good things about it – yet I’ve never actually had it before. Today we’re talking Early Times Bottled in Bond, or BiB. Now, I’ll discuss…
A simple google of Willett Pot Still Bourbon will bring up a lot of controversy and a lot of rumors, too. I’m going to address the facts first, and then I’ll throw out an opinion – maybe even a little speculation, too. At the end of the day, the most important thing we’re going to…
Almost two years ago I reviewed the Balcones lineup, and I recall thinking it was unique but average. Honestly, though, I’m not sure I really knew what I was talking about, for I was just beginning my whiskey journey. Fast forward to now and I have my level I whiskey certification and I’ve tried hundreds…
There are all types of whiskey out there, and it can be confusing with what is and what isn’t whiskey – or with what type of whiskey something is. When it comes down to it, though, the three most popular types of whiskey in the world are bourbon, scotch, and Irish whiskey. Not only are…