Irish whiskey is on the rise. Just kidding. Little inside joke there for those paying attention. What I can say is on the rise is rum finished whiskies. Balvenie does it, Angel’s Envy does it, I think, and now our close, personal, mutual friends at Tullamore Dew are jumping in on the Caribbean action. And... Continue Reading →
Angel’s Envy Finished Rye Rum Cask Review
I am no high minded bourbon purist. I certainly do not think I am some sort of gatekeeper of the tradition or Keeper of the Bourbon Quaich, judging what one can and can’t do to their bourbon whiskey. I don’t think I need to be, bourbon is well regulated legally already and folks seem to... Continue Reading →
The Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask Review
So I found myself wandering throughout a local whisky shop in the bustling metropolis of Spokane. I found a curious bottle of Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask staring back at me. Four seconds later, it was purchased and in my possession. I was intrigued for simple reasons: it was a new Balvenie (strong, dependable bet) and... Continue Reading →