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George’s Rants and Raves: Dewar’s Highlander Honey
Honestly now, what is it with all these convoluted flavorings that are appearing in nearly every spirit distilled today? Bourbon has gone sweet. Vodka comes...
George’s Rants and Raves: Jim Beam Black and Red Stag
When these bottles of Jim Beam Bourbon showed up at my doorstep, it got me to pondering about the barrels that were used in aging this spirit. I had recently tried...
George’s Rants and Raves: Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey
What do Irish Whiskey and politics have in common? Why of course, one makes the other more palatable. The more Whiskey you drink the more palatable politics becomes....
George’s Rants & Raves: Maker’s 46
What’s in a name? Well, sometimes it’s a number that stands out and not just the name. Take these iconic numbered brand names for instance; Chanel No....
George’s Rants & Raves: The Macallan 12 year old single malt Scotch Whisky
With over 2,500 brands of Scotch Whisky being produced by about 125 distilleries, things can get a might confusing when attempting to discuss Scotch Whisky. And...
George’s Rants and Raves: Glenfiddich 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
For me, sipping Scotch is like slipping into a time machine, setting the controls back to the 30’s and reliving the golden age of art deco and Bogie and Bacall...
George’s Rants & Raves: Michael Collins Irish Whiskey
Michael Collins was launched in 2006 in the USA by the late marketing guru Sidney Frank, of New York based Sidney Frank Importing. He and his minions are the...
George’s Rants & Raves: Wild Turkey 81
Go figure, another new Wild turkey just trotted across my desk, Wild Turkey 81. What are those good old boys in Lawrenceburg Kentucky doing anyway? They already...
George’s Rants & Raves: Big Bottom Whiskey
Big Bottom, oh please, don’t get me started!! As I gazed upon this bottle, my mind went berserk with ideas for this column when I saw this hooch was named...
George’s Rants and Raves: Germain-Robin Low Gap Whiskey
The other day a small box arrived at my door. It was about the right size to hold a wristwatch. When I opened it, I discovered a small brown bottle in a sea of...
