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Sauternes Casks & Whiskey

Sauternes Casks & Whiskey

It was a Sauternes cask finished scotch that kicked off my journey into Scotch (the old 12 year Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or).  I have since been collecting Scotches finished in ex-Sauternes...

Sauternes Casks & Whiskey

It was a Sauternes cask finished scotch that kicked off my journey into Scotch (the old 12 year Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or).  I have since been collecting Scotches finished in ex-Sauternes...

Ex-Bourbon Casks for Scotch

Ex-Bourbon Casks for Scotch

Most Scotch whisky is aged in ex-bourbon casks.  There are several historical and economic factors that come into play for this. Here are some reasons why ex-bourbon casks are commonly...

Ex-Bourbon Casks for Scotch

Most Scotch whisky is aged in ex-bourbon casks.  There are several historical and economic factors that come into play for this. Here are some reasons why ex-bourbon casks are commonly...

Sherry Cask 101

Sherry Cask 101

Sherries are a type of fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain. Each type of sherry has distinct flavor profiles and characteristics. Here's a brief description of the...

Sherry Cask 101

Sherries are a type of fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain. Each type of sherry has distinct flavor profiles and characteristics. Here's a brief description of the...

Bhakta 2013 Bourbon Review

Bhakta 2013 Bourbon Review

100 Proof, 9 year 5 month old MGP juice, 2 months after that in Armagnac casks that previously held blends of Armagnac that date from 1868 to 1970.  You gotta admit,...

Bhakta 2013 Bourbon Review

100 Proof, 9 year 5 month old MGP juice, 2 months after that in Armagnac casks that previously held blends of Armagnac that date from 1868 to 1970.  You gotta admit,...

Glenmorangie 12 Year Malaga Cask Review

Glenmorangie 12 Year Malaga Cask Review

So, what is Malaga wine?  It is a sweet and fortified wine that hails from Malaga, Spain.  The grapes used for this wine are either Moscatel or Pedro Ximenez.  If...

Glenmorangie 12 Year Malaga Cask Review

So, what is Malaga wine?  It is a sweet and fortified wine that hails from Malaga, Spain.  The grapes used for this wine are either Moscatel or Pedro Ximenez.  If...

Bourbon 101

Bourbon 101

Bourbon, once a niche spirit that was primarily enjoyed by a select group of enthusiasts, has now become a mainstream commodity with an ever-increasing market value. In recent years, there...

Bourbon 101

Bourbon, once a niche spirit that was primarily enjoyed by a select group of enthusiasts, has now become a mainstream commodity with an ever-increasing market value. In recent years, there...