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Scotch Whiskey

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. — 22 days 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.

Johnnie Walker

Blue Label Blended Scotch Whisky

Alvaro Bustillos
9.4

Ricky mora — 7 months ago

Juan liked this

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. — 9 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 — 4 months ago

Juan and Daniel liked this

Green Spot

Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Anton Siochi
9.5

Great example of Irish whiskey, mellow yet flavourful. Almost a syrupy mouthfeel, candy, a wee bite at the finish — 9 months ago

Buffalo Trace Distillery

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Warren Rios
10

Best liquor on the market. — 5 years ago

Four Roses

Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2025

Dave
9.6

I had a bottle of this limited edition in 2021, and at the time it was one of the best bourbons I'd ever enjoyed. Got my hands on a bottle of 2025 and it now costs considerably more. Really great juice. Although 109 proof, this does not throw too much heat. It tastes very much like a wheater (which it is not), yet the rye content is also prominent from the nose through the sip. Cherry, leather, cornbread, and cigar box. Best way I can describe it is that EH Taylor and Pappy 15 had a baby. It's very good.
Listening to Cheap Trick — 4 months ago

Lisanne, Tom and 19 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Yeah! If you can find it, have someone else pay for it!
Norman

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2025 limited. Great way to start the year. And “best” is a high standard coming from you so if I ever see these regardless of year I’m making your pour some!
Dave

Dave

Aw shucks! It really is that good. Keep your eyes open at high end bars and restaurants, maybe you can sample it for less than an arm and a leg

Kentucky Springs Distilling Company

Basil Hayden's Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Eric Urbani
9.0

Still reliable. $32 at Costco ! — 7 months ago

Ceccherini, David and 9 others liked this

Apothic

Inferno Red Blend 2020

KRISTIE
9.6

Inspired by the “Apotheca”, a mysterious place where some of the earliest wine was blended and stored, Apothic wines offers a truly unique wine experience.

A red blend emerges from the flames, creating a most unexpected and masterful encounter.

Paying tribute to a time-honored craft, this wine has been aged for 60 days in whiskey barrels, creating bold notes of red and dark fruit with layers of maple and spice. — 3 years ago