Gateway Series

Dewar’s White Label Blended Scotch Whisky 40% ABV, 80 Proof Around $30, Available Everywhere What The Distillery Says: The long-celebrated Dewar’s White Label was created by John Dewar & Sons first master blender AJ Cameron in 1899 and has been the company’s leading blend for over 100 years. Only the Dewar’s Master Blender can unlock [...]

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admin on May 30th, 2009

In the spirit of fairness, we follow up our Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 review with the next in the Jack Daniel’s line.  If you remember, we started our Gateway Series with Jim Beam White Label and Jim Beam Black Label. Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey 40% ABV (80 proof), about $30 Available in most [...]

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admin on May 14th, 2009

This week we continue our Gateway Series with another staple of American whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Old No.7. Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Sour Mash Tennessee Whiskey 40% ABV (80 Proof), about $20 Available: Most Widely Available Whiskey In The World What the distillery says: Jack Daniel’s, the best selling whiskey in the world, was established [...]

Continue reading about Gateway Series #3: Jack Daniels Old No.7

admin on April 29th, 2009

In honor of the Kentucky Derby, we have decided to kick off our “Gateway Series” with Jim Beam “White Label.”  The gateway series is an attempt at preparing the neophyte for a trip to the average (or below average) bar.  We will be reviewing the most common “well” whisk(e)ys and other easy to find drams. [...]

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