Water is to Whisky as Air is to Wine
A Little Water Opens Up The Whisky I’ve heard a lot about adding a few drops of distilled water into whisky but I don’ think I’ve ever heard it as eloquently put as this from Peter Zimmermann, Master...
View ArticleWhisky Fest Chicago
WhiskyFest Chicago 2010 I didn’t quite know what to expect from Whiskyfest Chicago. When I first got the schedule I was surprised at how relatively short the event is: doors opened at 5:30pm for VIP...
View ArticleDeconstructing Chivas Regal 18
Deconstructing Chivas Regal 18 Blended whiskey often gets a bad rap. In the case of Canadian Whiskey this bad rap is often quite well earned with whiskey mixed with grain spirit and flavorings that it...
View ArticleCardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
Cardhu 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky We haven’t reviewed many single malt scotch whiskys on Drink Spirits, because we feel it’s important to cover a wide range of spirits and not get...
View ArticleGlenfiddich Cask of Dreams Whisky Review
Glenfiddich Cask of Dreams Whisky Glenfiddich is beginning to develop an amazing track record for their special releases. Their last special release, Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix Scotch Whisky, was a...
View ArticleReview: Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Whisky
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Laphroaig Quarter Cask (48% ABV / 96 proof, $54.99 non-chill filtered) is double cask aged, first in the traditional second fill (or used) bourbon barrel and then again in a...
View ArticleThe End of Age in Scotch? Laphroaig Focuses on Wood
Laphroaig Whisky Experiments with Wood The trend to release single malt scotch whisky without an age statement is clearly on the rise. Between Diageo getting into the game with their Talisker Storm and...
View ArticleReview: Laphroaig Triple Wood Single Malt Whisky
Laphroaig Triple Wood Laphroaig Triple Wood (48% ABV / 96 proof, $59.99 – Seasonal Release) – Given the success of Laphroaig’s Quarter Cask, it’s no surprise to see them use a similar methodology for...
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