Type: Single Malt Distillery: The Glenlivet Region: Speyside, Scotland Age: 15 years ABV: 40% Average Price: $60 Peat’s Thoughts: The 15 year old expression from The Glenlivet is matured in French Limousin oak casks, which are typically a popular choice for the maturation of cognac This gives it a rather unique flavour profile. The nose is rich, full-bodied and oaky, … More The Glenlivet 15 Year
Type: Bourbon Distillery: Jim Beam Region: Kentucky, USA Age: 6-8 years ABV: 60.5 – 65.3% Average Price: $65-90 Peat’s Thoughts: There is no question about it: Booker’s is hands down my favourite bourbon. Coming out of the Jim Beam distillery, this gorgeous barrel proof whiskey is the epitome of flavour, power and most importantly, balance. What makes Booker’s so special though … More Booker’s
Type: Single Malt Distillery: The Glenlivet Region: Speyside, Scotland Age: 16 years ABV: 55.2% Average Price: $75 Peat’s Thoughts: Welp! Aged 16 years? Cask strength at 55.2%? Lovely, bright, golden colour? Oh boy! You get that tastes of oranges as your first sip it which instantly implies that you are in for a treat. The citrus feel doesn’t diminish any … More The Glenlivet Nadurra (Batch 0614c)
Type: Single Malt Distillery: Auchentoshan Region: Lowlands, Scotland Age: 12 years ABV: 40% Average Price: $45 Peat’s Thoughts: Rumour has it this is nicknamed “The Breakfast Scotch.” They surely didn’t lie. With hints of frosted flakes cereal, or just cereal sprinkled with sugar all over it, you get that gentle sweetness and soothing effect. Then maybe some fruit in … More Auchentoshan 12 Year
Type: Single Malt Distillery: Glen Grant (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling) Region: Speyside, Scotland Age: 10 years ABV: 40% Average Price: $35 Finn’s Thoughts: This is an everyday scotch. Here at W+A throughout our journey we have matured our palates and raised our tolerance. So whenever we get a chance to taste something light and refreshing … More Glen Grant 10 Year – Gordon & Macphail
Type: Bourbon Distillery: Buffalo Trace Region: Kentucky, USA Age: 10 ABV: 53.5% Average Price: $50 (if you can find it, but it’s been online for over $200 at one point) Peat’s Thoughts: So let’s say this was long overdue. I’ve been avoiding this for some time now. Pappy, this is not. It’s young, but with … More Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year
Type: Single Malt Distillery: Kilchoman Region: Islay, Scotland Age: 5 years ABV: 46% Average Price: $65-70 Peat’s Thoughts: I sort of have a fascination with this young distillery. For the first one to be established in over 124 years, Kilchoman, built in 2005, have had an amazing output of fantastic offerings while they wait for their aged … More Kilchoman Loch Gorm
Type: Bourbon Distillery: McLain & Kyne Region: Kentucky, USA Age: NAS ABV: 45% Average Price: $85 Peat’s Thoughts: They said this was aged at sea. I didn’t believe it. I smelled it andstill didn’t believe it. I sipped and yet still! I didn’t believe it. Don’t get me wrong, it tasted great, but ocean? Eh. Then the finish … More Jefferson’s Ocean (Voyage 3)
Type: Bourbon Distillery: Heaven Hill Region: Kentucky, USA Age: 23 years ABV: 45% Average Price: $200 Peat’s Thoughts: The barrels for Elijah Craig 23 year are drawn from the middle floors of the rick houses, where the effects of long aging are mitigated by the more moderate temperature fluctuations. This careful barrel selection, draw from Heaven Hill’s inventory of over one … More Elijah Craig 23 Year Single Barrel
Type: Single Grain Distillery: Haig Region: Scotland Age: NAS ABV: 40% Average Price: $50-60 Peat’s Thoughts: Ok, where to begin? Since this was endorsed by David Beckham, I decided to give it a try, despite the warnings from some folks whose palates I trust. I should’ve listened, because Beckham also endorses Calvin Klein underwear and I never felt the … More Haig Club Single Grain
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