Diageo

Richard on December 11th, 2009

The Apostles got an interesting Christmas present this year. Pernod Ricard asked us to review their Chivas Regal 18 year old blend up against Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Blue Label and they sent us samples of each. In this age of global economic crisis, the good folks at Pernod are trying to offer an alternative to [...]

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Richard on September 30th, 2009

Here’s our monthly round up of new releases. There should be something for everyone this month. We’ve got prices from $23 to $15,000. High West Bourye Timeframe: This fall ABV: 46% Price: TBD This is a new product from High West that is a blending of a 12 year old straight rye whiskey and a [...]

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Richard on April 2nd, 2009

43% ABV/86 Proof Available in the United States and Europe – $45 to $50 What the distillery says: Subtly sophisticated Lowland is a superb pre-dinner drink; try it taken straight from teh freezer.  Pale gold in appearance.  It has a light sweet nose with barley-malt, green grass and wispos of autumn smoke.  The body is [...]

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