Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky distills the Sazerac Rye Whiskey. It is made from a mash of rye grains and has a strong, spicy flavor with notes of vanilla and caramel. The whiskey is aged for at least two years in oak barrels, which gives it its distinct amber color. …
Whisky or Whiskey? Are these different things or is this just a difference in translation? Well, it’s complicated. The spelling itself doesn’t necessarily tell us what goes in the bottle but it does narrow it down. If it’s from Scotland, Canada, or Japan, it’s spelled Whisky. If it’s made in …
In an alternate reality where countries sent liquor to the Olympics instead of athletes, what would each country send? The exercise could be harder than it seems. Many countries have countless spectacular options. The United States would need to choose between iconic brands like Jack Daniel’s, Blanton’s, Maker’s Mark, and …
Sometimes it’s a mistake to mess with a quality product. Even moves that sound like a no-brainer can come back to bite you. The best example is New Coke back in the 1980s. Things were humming along and then someone decided to reformulate with disastrous results. They had to bring …
In American Pie by Don McLean he sings “Them good old boys were drinking Whiskey and Rye.” But aren’t Whiskey and Rye basically the same thing? How about the song One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer by George Thorogood & The Destroyers? Why would you have a shot of one …
The whiskey sour is a classic cocktail that has been around for centuries. Traditionally, it is made with whiskey, lemon juice, and sugar, although there are many variations. The key to making a good whiskey sour is to find the right balance of sweet and sour. Too much lemon juice …
Monkey Shoulder is made using a blend of three single malt whiskies from Speyside, one of the most renowned whisky-producing regions in Scotland. The result is a well-rounded whiskey with notes of vanilla, honey, and citrus. This Scotch has a loyal following of enthusiasts who appreciate its unique character, and …
Hibiki Japanese whisky is a premium blended whisky that Suntory has produced in Osaka, Japan, since 1989. The Hibiki brand was created to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the founding of Suntory’s Yamazaki distillery, and the name Hibiki means “echo” or “resonance” in Japanese. But what else is there to …
Tullamore D.E.W. is a brand of Irish whiskey produced by Tullamore Distillery in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland. The whiskey is a blend of three types of whiskey: pot still whiskey, grain whiskey, and malt whiskey. It is triple distilled and has an alcohol content of 40% ABV. Tullamore D.E.W is …
The difference between a single malt whiskey and a blended whiskey is not as straightforward as one might think, and misconceptions surround the topic. It’s time to set the record straight on single malt whiskey and blended whiskey. Single Malt vs. Blended Scotch Whiskey – What’s The Difference? Single malt …
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