Johnnie Walker Blue Label and Johnnie Walker King George V

Thanks to /u/Tsefly for the first sample. All hobbies have “those” moments. If you’re into Magic: The Gathering, it’ll be someone asking you “Why is it worth so much if it’s just cardboard?”. If you’re into Warhammer 40K, it’s “This art is great, but why do you guys not shower?” If you’re into wine, it’s people […]

Johnnie Walker Double Black

Thanks to /u/Tsefly for the sample. And the cool labels. A lot of people ask the usual question: Why are threesomes the number one secret sexual desire of men? Trust me, I’m getting to the whisky soon. And the typical answer, as given by many people, is this: Do you like cookies? (Assuming you do and […]

Old Forester Classic

Thanks to /u/Shaillur for this sample Recently it’s been mentioned that I’m judging bourbon unfairly in comparison to Scotch. Which I can see, on some level. Scotch, when done correctly, has a depth of characters, unique aspects, and overall can set off memories. Bourbon, on the other hand, when done correctly, has big, bombastic flavours […]

Stronachie 18 A. D. Rattray [Re-Review]

Thanks to /u/WDMC-905 for the sample. Every so often I have someone who doesn’t agree with my reviews. And when it isn’t the usual suspects who are snarky, they ask me nicely and I eventually find a new dram to re-review it. Sometimes my score changes, sometimes I’m drinking Tobermory and it’s not better. However what […]

Heartwood Triple Review (Epiphany of the Lakes, Any Port in a Storm [Winter Edition], Convict Resurrection)

Thanks to UncleTobys for these samples. I have a whisky bucket list. Or rather, as I’ve started calling them, my white whales. These are odd or interesting or quite tasty drams I want to try. For instance, Hibiki 30 is on that list. And the whisky made of bagels. And Bruichladdich Fishky. Not to mention […]

New World Projects Starward Limited Release

Thanks to UncleTobys for this sample. I watch a lot of procedural police dramas. It’s one of many horrible things I do to balance out the good I try and put out in the world. Because life is about balance. It’s also pretty rough when you’re not able to contact the person who swapped you […]

Limeburners Single Malt American Barrel M197

Thanks to UncleTobys for this sample. Going to start this review a little bit different. So I reviewed this whisky blind. I’ve heard of Limeburners when people talk about Aussie whisky, but didn’t know much. This came as a surprise in a swap, and I just got to it. Reviewed it, enjoyed it, was surprised […]

Toronto Distillery Company Queen’s Own Cask

Thanks to /u/devoz for the sample. I have cats. And as most people know, when you have animals, it’s in their and your best interest to take them to the vet. Not only when their sick, but also to get them checked out. I also had a rough as nails December. Don’t get me wrong: December […]

Glenrothes SMWS 30.91 “Deliciously dark and sweet”

Thanks to /u/boyd86 for this sample. Had a Glenrothes sample. Got a new one. Decided to do them back to back, and see what the difference IBs make. Heck, if that happens to be fun, maybe I should do it more often? Oh well. Glenrothes SMWS 30.91 “Deliciously dark and sweet” is a love letter to […]

Glenrothes 1995

Thanks to /u/Shaillur for this sample. Glenrothes is one of those distilleries that I swear I’ve had quite a bit of, and in fact, haven’t had much at all. Not for lack of trying, mind you. Currently there’s some Glenrothes at the LCBO. If they were approachable, I may even consider them. Sadly they are […]