Monthly Archives: January 2010

For the New Year RCWS gathered and tried 8 whiskies and watched the movie The Hangover.  The gatherings are always fun and full of laughs, but with the addition of the movie, a good time was had by all. 

Whiskey / Whisky is basically a distilled grain.  Why the missing “e”?  Scotland and Canada spell it without the “e.”  America and Ireland spell it with the “e.”    Bourbon is also a whiskey, however, in order to be labeled bourbon it has to be made in America, distilled with at least 51% corn (usually about 80%), and aged … Continue reading »

So, are you supposed to add water to your whisky? Or should you drink it straight ( or “neat”)? Is it okay to add ice? The answer is simple….

I had Ben Nevis 12 year old bottled by Duncan Taylor, an independent bottler.  Ben Nevis is one of my favorites and is hard to find in the U.S.  This dram is good.  It smells sweet and soft and has a gentle flavor that doesn’t overpower.   If I had to describe the flavors I would say vanilla … Continue reading »

Tonight we are trying:  Hazelburn 8 year old, The Arran Malt – Burgundy finish, Jameson 18 year old, Blanton’s Bourbon, BenRiach 15 year old Dark Rum Finish, Compass Box – Hedonism, Glenfarclas 21 year old, and Booker’s Small Batch Bourbon.  Stay tuned for the results.