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admin on August 20th, 2009

Laphroaig 10yo Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 43% ABV, 86 Proof Around $35, Widely Available What The Distillery Says: Laphroaig, pronounced “La-froyg”, is an all-malt Scotch whisky from the remote island of Islay in the Western Isles of Scotland.  Laphroaig is a Gaelic word, and means “the beautiful hollow by the broad bay”. In the [...]

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admin on July 9th, 2009

Johnnie Walker Black Label Old Scotch Whisky (12yo) 40% ABV, 80 Proof About $35-40 Available pretty much everywhere What The Distillery Says: An acclaimed masterpiece of blending craftsmanship, the rich and smooth Johnnie Walker Black Label is an award-winning blend. With a depth and complexity drawn from over 40 select whiskies, including the fresh fruitiness [...]

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To celebrate America’s independence from British rule, we are reviewing Rowan’s Creek.  I mean, what better way to celebrate than with a dram of America’s native hooch? Rowan’s Creek Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey (Batch QBC No o9-21) 50.05% ABV, 100.1 Proof Around $35 What the Distillery Says: Rowan’s Creek is stored in charred oak barrels. [...]

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admin on June 18th, 2009

Johnnie Walker Red Label Old Scotch Whisky (Blended) 40% ABV, 80 Proof $20-25, Available Everywhere What The Distillery (Blender) Says: Johnnie Walker Red Label is a rich, full-bodied blend of up to 35 of the finest aged single malt and grain whiskies.  Bursting with character and flavor, it’s the favorite of millions of people all [...]

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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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