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What is whisky/whiskey?
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
Mark and Doug’s 1st whisky of 2010
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
Stayed Tuned – RCWS is meeting on 01/01/10
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.