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Gallo Distillery

Lagavulin Distillery

Aged 16 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Bob McDonald
9.2

Apparently one of the oldest Distillery sites in Scotland. Located by the sea on the Isle of Islay this receives the slowest distillation of any Islay malt, then spends 16 years in old oak casks before being bottled. This is very pungent, peaty and smoky. One of my favourite single malts. — a month ago

Tom, Somm and 7 others liked this
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Bob,
You should go to Islay. Lagavulin and Laphroaig and are only a couple of km down the road from each other
It’s a long way from Australia…I don’t want to imagine the flight connects.
Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder Thanks Jamie. I love Laphroaig as well - a toss up which is the most peaty. I’ve visited Talisker on the Isle of Skye which is the spiritual home of the Clan Donald (McDonald). Also had a tour of Glenmorangie over on the east coast.

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle Malt Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 10 Year 107 Proof 2024

Dave
9.2

Brandon's bottle was better than mine. A little heat, a little sweet. Honey, cornbread, cinnamon, tobacco. Tight, clean finish.
Listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers. — 10 months ago

Brian, Anthony and 9 others liked this
Norman

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Uh Dave, I don’t know this Brandon guy but I’m calling someone on the table. We review the Gold versus Van Winkle and rate Gold a bit below. Ok. Fair. But what’s with the Grand Pappy in the background and the invite in my mailbox missing?! Something is way off ;) looks like a great night. At some point I do want to try bourbons with you!
Dave

Dave

Yeah! 'Twas a good evening. I didn't get around to reviewing a few bottles, including the Pappy. You'd be upset if I did (it was disappointing) 😬 We did pour some Rock Hill Farms which was outstanding.

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Pappy Van Winkle's 15 Years Old Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

James K
9.7

The hype is real — 2 months ago

Paul K
with Paul
Tom, Steve and 6 others liked this
Dave

Dave

15 years is the sweet spot 👌

The Balvenie Distillery

DoubleWood Aged 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Alvaro Bustillos
9.2

Atlanta con jesus o — 5 months ago

Juan and Daniel liked this

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Stagg Jr. Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Adam Baker
9.2

Molasses, brown sugar, nutmeg. Spicy oak finish. Very good, but has a kick. 128.7 proof. — 4 years ago

Brud Baker
with Brud
Dave liked this

The Balvenie Distillery

Port Wood 21 Years Malt

Gunja Gargeshwari
9.5

Honey, port wine on the nose with a silky mouthfeel and perfect viscosity. The finish has a burn which is perfect not soft like an aberlour and it’s not sweet either. Masterpiece! — 5 years ago

David, Eric and 1 other liked this

High West Distillery

Midwinter Nights Dram Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys 2025

Dave
9.3

I've bought this for the past 4 years, and this bottling is the most fruit forward. Candied fruit- apricots, cherries, and dates. The price has gotten out of hand, but it's yummy!
Listening to CSNY — 5 months ago

Peter, Tom and 17 others liked this
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Mayhaps they be! 😼
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Dram it on up!!!
Dave

Dave

We drammin', I hope you like drammin too.. @Tegan Marriott

Rowan's Creek Distillery

Straight Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

Adam Baker
9.1

Rowan’s Creek - vanilla. Smooth. Bartender said it was the master distiller’s favorite Willett because “it tastes like bourbon.” — 10 months ago

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Warren Rios
10

Best liquor on the market. — 5 years ago

Highland Park Distillery

Aged 18 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Ryan Stewart
8.9

Golden amber color. Briny, diluted iodine, smoky, red fruit, floral and herbal notes on the nose. Warm mouthfeel. Hints of sherry and stewed fruits on the palate. — 6 years ago