by Tom Slattery | Dec 25, 2021 | The 2021 Spirited Holiday Countdown Calendar
Good morning, and a very Merry Christmas! I had planned on writing this post about today’s Christmas Day pour yesterday, so that I didn’t have to worry about getting it out to you this morning, while attempting to enjoy a day off. But boy am I glad that I...
by Tom Slattery | Dec 24, 2021 | The 2021 Spirited Holiday Countdown Calendar
I might surprise a few of you with this one. As much as we talk about Bourbon Whiskey, Singe Malt Scotch Whisky, Japanese Whiskey and even Canadian Whisky, we often look at Blended Scotch Whisky as the less desirable of the world of whiskies. I think I might change a...
by Tom Slattery | Dec 23, 2021 | The 2021 Spirited Holiday Countdown Calendar
My Mom passed away peacefully in her home exactly five months ago, today. I know it’s not the most uplifting start to a blog post, but it’s important to this particular sample. Mom wasn’t a drinker and didn’t really care for us drinking as much...
by Tom Slattery | Dec 22, 2021 | The 2021 Spirited Holiday Countdown Calendar, Uncategorized
What makes an exciting spirit? A few boxes to check. Not every spirit we have tasted thus far checks all of the boxes… A couple may have, but this one certainly does. White Cap & Black Cap Editions – Early Time Bottled in Bond Early Times Bottled in...
by Tom Slattery | Dec 21, 2021 | The 2021 Spirited Holiday Countdown Calendar, Uncategorized
How about a little rum for this Tiki Tuesday! Rum hit the top five most interesting spirits of 2021 because of there is a bit of an impending rum renaissance. Be on the lookout in 2022 for more exciting rum offerings and, hopefully, single barrel selections. White Cap...
by Tom Slattery | Dec 20, 2021 | The 2021 Spirited Holiday Countdown Calendar, Uncategorized
You may find it interesting that I snuck Templeton into this countdown, but I couldn’t resist with these two expressions. When Templeton re-introduced the brand this year with new bottles, and new barrel finished expressions, we thought, like we do, great, now...
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