Other Whisk(e)ys

Richard on April 20th, 2012

Sazerac Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey, 18 Year Old Bottled Fall 2009 45% ABV/90 Proof Collectible (Originally $70 to $80) Website What the Distillery Says: Amber chestnut color. Huge, spicy aroma. Very mature, with notes of oak, leather, and molasses. Enormous in every respect, from its thick, chewy texture to its unbelievably spicy and very powerful [...]

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Richard on April 13th, 2012

Jefferson’s Straight Rye Whiskey Aged 10 Years 47% ABV/94 Proof $35 to $40 Website What the Distillery Says: Jefferson’s Straight Rye Whiskey is the latest addition to the Jefferson’s Presidential Collection. Bottled at 94 proof, this 10-year-old whiskey offers a perfect combination of age, purity and strength. Distilled from 100% North American rye, it is [...]

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Richard on April 9th, 2012

High West Double Rye Whiskey Batch no. 4 Bottle No. 510 46% ABV/92 Proof $30 to $40 Website What the Bottler/Blender Says: Marriage of two straight rye whiskies that combines the feisty properties of a high rye 2-year-old and the saddle smooth richness of a 16-year-old. The 2-year-old has a 95% rye 5% barley malt [...]

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Richard on April 6th, 2012

Michter’s US*1 Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey Barrel No. H135-62 42.4% ABV/84.8 Proof $35 to $40 Website What the Distillery Says: Renowned for rye, America’s first whiskey, since our founding in 1753, we take production of every barrel of Michter’s Rye very seriously. Our US*1 Rye is made from select American rye grain that is [...]

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Richard on April 4th, 2012

Mac McGee, Japanese Whisky, Dinner…need I say more?  Check out the details: Tonight we will taste the delicate expressions of the legendary Suntory Distillery of Japan. Our chef Kyle Saylor has paired four of these subtle whiskys with intricate traditional Japanese cuisine for $65. Seating will begin at 7:30pm and the dinner will be 8pm. [...]

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