For this week’s Independent Bottler whisky review, I wanted to pick something that speaks to the value IBs bring to whisky fans. So I picked a Diageo distillery, which is… Read More »Untamed Independents: Thompson Bros 2010 Linkwood Review
In the introduction to David Stirk’s Independent Scotch, Serge Valentin of WhiskyFun fame, recalls the first time he came across Independently Bottled Whisky, describing it as “unknown distilleries, all packaged… Read More »Independent Bottlers 101: How to Read an Independent Bottler’s Label
In case you missed my previous post, for the next eight or so weeks, I will focus my posts on Independent Bottlers (IBs), alternating between introductory information for those who… Read More »Untamed Independents: SMoS an Orkney Distillery Parcel 11 Review
I have been looking forward to starting this new series on Independent Bottlers for a while. As I started jotting down my drafts, I was focusing mainly on writing reviews… Read More »Independent Bottlers 101: What is an Independent Bottler?
I am writing this review while on my way to the 2025 Glasgow Whisky Festival, an event that has a special place in my heart. The atmosphere, exhibitors, the people… Read More »An Old Dusty Bottles Special: Ardbeg Renaissance Review
As I anticipated in my last post, for my last post dedicated to Rye whiskies, I’ll hop back to old Europe. Today’s review is going to cover Denmark’s Stauning Rye… Read More »The Drinker in the Rye: Stauning Rye Review
Today’s post is the last in this series about Rye, covering a US-made whiskey. Next week there will be a little European diversion before moving to a new and potentially… Read More »The Drinker in the Rye: New Riff Single Barrel Rye Review
With Rye still on the table, and in the glass, today I am turning my attention to another Maryland-style Rye. After looking at the Sagamore Spirit Rye as a first… Read More »The Drinker in the Rye: Pikesville Straight Rye Review
Time to continue my exploration of Rye Whiskey. After two entry-level bottles like the Emerald Giant and Sagamore Spirit Rye, today I am going to review an unusual Rye, the… Read More »The Drinker in the Rye: New Riff Malted Rye Review
For the second instalment of this series on Rye Whiskey, I am looking at another entry-level Rye made in the USA. Following my review of the Redwood Empire Emerald Giant,… Read More »The Drinker in the Rye: Sagamore Spirit Rye Review