by Rich Cook | Dec 29, 2022 | Whiskey
Distiller Brian McKenzie’s grandfather grew up near Sterling, Scotland, and his Finger Lakes Distilling is modeled after a Scotch distillery in style and methodology. That said, this Pot Still Whiskey is decidedly Irish in style, with a mash bill of 80% unmalted... 
by Michael Cervin | Dec 20, 2022 | Whiskey
This single malt starts off aging in roughly 60% bourbon barrels and 40% Sherry casks, then is transferred to be aged for just over a year in acacia wood. Acacia imparts fewer tannins than other woods. Used most often for California Sauvignon Blancs, it is rarely used... 
by Rich Cook | Dec 20, 2022 | Whiskey
Finger Lakes Distilling “Glen Thunder” Corn Whiskey ($35) Yee Haw! This is a clear and correct moonshine for fans of the rasp that comes with whiskey that doesn’t see any barrel time. It’s all sweet corn up front, and the small proportion of rye and... 
by Michael Cervin | Dec 5, 2022 | Whiskey
A fairly aggressive entry leads into notes of resin, cedar, candied almonds, lemon zest, light lemon butterscotch, crème brûlée, and lime meringue. The Irishman Single Malt packs a punch from start to finish, but it’s wonderfully balanced. It is meant to be a bold... 
by Michael Cervin | Nov 7, 2022 | Whiskey
Egan’s formed their distillery in 1852, and still produces a line of whiskies made by the fifth generation of the Egan family. Light in color, this tells you this is not going to be a deep resonant whiskey. What it is, however, is a delightful moderate whiskey that is... 
by Michael Cervin | Oct 31, 2022 | Rye, Whiskey
Redemption offers a “cask series” of whiskies, each one finished in a different used barrel. For their rye, they chose to use old rum barrels, and yes, older barrels do impart flavor. Gimmicky or not, cask finished whiskies are popular, if not curious because they are...
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