Review #1187 | Scotch Review #402 – Tomatin 12 The Schtick: This is the 12 year old expression of Tomatin that populates their core range. A blend of bourbon and sherry maturation was used for this specific bottling. It’s pretty ubiquitous, and not at all expensive, so let’s give it a go. Distiller: Tomatin Bottler: …
Review #1186 | Agave Review #20 – Agua del Corazon Verde The Schtick: This is a small run production of uncertified mezcal, produced from verde. It is bottled by Agua del Corazon, which sometimes bottles runs as small as 40 bottles. As such, concrete information regarding mezcalero, etc have been tough to find since the …
Review #1185 | Scotch Review #401 – Old Pulteney 13yr 2004 Single Cask The Schtick: This is a single cask of Old Pulteney spirit, bottled by Old Pulteney for KLWines in California. A rare expression, given that it is bottled at cask strength, which is uncommon for Old Pulteney. This is cask #231. Distiller: Old …
Review #1184 | Rum Review #75 – SAVANNA High Ester Rum Reunion (HERR) 10yr Ex-Cognac The Schtick: This is a bottling of high ester rum for LMDWs 60th anniversary. Bottled at cask strength after 10 years of aging, this Savannah distillate is supposed to be pretty unique. Let’s dive in. Distiller: Savanna Bottler: Velier Selection: …
Review #1183 | Agave Review #19 – Del Maguey Tobala The Schtick: This is a limited edition release of MX only Del Maguey Tobala. I don’t have a ton of information on it, since it came to me via a friend, in the form of a bottle with a masking tape label. It was never …
Review #1182 | Scotch Review #400 – Old Pulteney 21y “Macphail’s Collection” Gordon & MacPhail The Schtick: This is an independent bottling of distillate produced at Old Pulteney. It is bottled without filtering or coloring at 43% by Gordon & MacPhail as part of their “MacPhails Collection” line of releases. Distiller: Old Pulteney Bottler: Old …
Review #1181 | Brandy Review #48 – Copper and Kings Double Barrel American Brandy Chicago Exclusive Volume 2 The Schtick: “Make Mine A Double is a Double Album. Because we needed more space, and notes, to shine a light on the expansive promise of American Brandy. It’s a concept album. We think you will like …
Review #1180 | Agave Review #18 – Vago Tobala – Special Tobacol Quiche Release The Schtick: This is a special release of Vago Tobola that was Mexico only. A friend picked it up in his travels south of the border and shared some with me, which is super cool to try. Let’s dive in. Distiller: …
Review #1179 | Scotch Review #399 – Glendronach 15yr Revival 2018 Release The Schtick: This is the highly anticipated re-release of GlenDronachs 15yr sherry matured single malt. Stripped from shelves and discontinued from release for a period of several years due to stock shortages, this expression from The GlenDronach was sorely missed. I tasted this blind …
Review #1178 | Brandy Review #47 – Copper and Kings Double Barrel American Brandy Chicago Exclusive Volume 1 The Schtick: “Make Mine A Double is a Double Album. Because we needed more space, and notes, to shine a light on the expansive promise of American Brandy. It’s a concept album. We think you will like it. …