Well, now, this caught my eye when it arrived unannounced—not least because I know an Ownby in Tennessee. (He’s a good guy.) before I say more about James Ownby Whiskey, let me offer a little backdrop. Ole Smoky Distillery inContinue readingJames Ownby Reserve Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey
How long ago did I get this bottle? Was it 15 years ago? Senator, I do not recall. This was an interesting product—a company in the Netherland bought up seven different types of rums —including a 10-year old form Barbados—Continue readingOrigine Amber Estate Reserve Rum
Regular raders know that I love the Islay Scotches—especially the big, bad peat and iodine monsters. I found this young expression of Ardbeg a few months ago at a liquor store in Wahsington, DC. I was prepared to be underwhelmed—howContinue readingArdbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Lost Lantern is a vatted malt whiskey. Made in America. Whoa! Now that is a rare and wonderful thing. I’ve tasted my share of vatted whiskies, and I quite enjoyed them. But they all were from Scotland. A vatted whiskeyContinue readingLost Lantern Vatted Malt Whiskey Edition 1