When we think about South African drinks, what comes to mind? We agree that the region has fantastic wines and beers, but they do specialize in whiskey as well. In fact, there is a large variety of South African whiskeys. South Africa has their own whiskey makers that include Bain’s, the first South African whiskey, …
Cinnamon whiskey has emerged as one of the most popular drinks in the last couple of decades. These hot whiskeys are consumed in multiple ways, including warming cocktails, Cinnamon Whiskey mixed drinks, and shots (mainly among younger drinkers). Speaking of which, flaming hot whiskeys have made quite a name for themselves over the years as …
Cask strength scotches are not everyone’s cup of tea, but it is something you must have in your collection if you are a hardcore fan of whiskey. Cask Strength Scotches are entirely unadulterated as they are bottled right from the barrel. Because of that, the best cask strength scotch whiskey will have a higher ABV …
As a whiskey lover, I always love companies/brands that emphasize innovation rather than recycling the same recipe for years. Their Compass Box Spice Tree whiskey is the perfect example of what the company describes as their “second coming”. Spice Tree was originally released in 2005. However, it was banned by the Scotch whiskey Association shortly …
The fireball shooter does justice to its name without a doubt. At first, a spicy shooter might seem like an odd idea, but the fireball shooter takes it to the next level with a mixture of fireball cinnamon whiskey and hot sauce. I know you might think this is a strange mixture as fireball cinnamon …
Rock and Rye by Slow and Low is a fantastic whiskey available at every bar or liquor store. It is a bottled and canned old-fashioned rye whiskey manufactured by The Copper Spirits, Hochstadter. Today we take a deep look at the Slow and Low and explain why it has gained the reputation that it has. …
Jameson Triple distilled is a blended Irish whiskey. Irish whiskeys have been gaining strong popularity in the states for quite some time. In 2020, more than 5mn bottles were sold, in no small measure due to the Jameson brand. Like other Irish whiskeys, Jameson is triple distilled. The triple distillation process is all about removing …
Peated whiskey is either loved or hated, as it has enough room for different tastes. The best Peated whiskey comes from the extensive Islay shores, located on Scotland’s South coast. Peated whiskey is all about the smoky flavor given by elements released by peat fires used for drying malted barley. The length and intensity exposure …
Wild Turkey Bourbon is one of the top-selling whiskey brands in the country. Wild Turkey is a renowned Kentucky brand; it is straight bourbon whiskey distilled and bottled by Wild Turkey Distilling Company. Wild Turkey is different for many good reasons; it includes all premium ingredients, selected barrels, and is made with a lot of …
Nothing is more satisfying than pulling a bottle of beer from the refrigerator after a long tiring day. Throw in some whiskey into the equation, and you get a fantastic combination that will give you more than the sum of its parts. Americans love pairing their two favorite drinks: beer and whiskey. While this practice …
