High West Campfire or Where There’s Smoke, There’s Alcohol

High West Campfire must be judged while drinking it, you guessed it, by a campfire. Alas, most of my campfires occur as a part of Boy Scout outings. Not exactly a good idea to crack open a bottle of whiskey around the campfire in that setting. Sooooo…. We’ll just have to make due with a […]

Whiskey of Virginia: Tarnished Truth Discretion

Sometimes you don’t have anything clever to say. Sometimes, you’re uninspired. Sometimes, that’s your own fault. And sometimes, it’s the fault of whatever you’re experiencing. Discretion in your choices can help you avoid such experiences devoid of inspiration. Discretion can cause you to say, “Nah, I just don’t think I’ll enjoy that all that much.” […]

Blanton’s or Blandon’s

I was pretty excited a few years back when I got my hands on my first bottle of Blanton’s. I lucked into it at my local ABC store, it just happened to be there when I stopped in. When ringing up my purchase, the store manager asked if I needed a particular letter, and I […]

Whisk(e)y of Virginia: Copper Fox Single Malt

This bottle is beautiful. I love just looking at it. The bottle itself is just enough outside normal, but still classic enough, that it evokes all the traditional good bottle feelings, but also just enough differentiated shape that it feels a little special. What really draws me in though is the labels. The color palate […]

Single Barrel Barrell or “Excuse Me, but Your “L” is Multiplying”

I have had this bottle for about two years. It was one of the bottles I purchased when I really started to expand my collection and had way more enthusiasm than knowledge. It was a time I remember fondly. A time where, like a toddler at the pool, I sprinted towards the deep end with […]

Redwood Empire Lost Monarch or Really Good Average Whiskey

Soapbox moment? Soapbox moment. Too many whiskies these days are intended to be limited, or special, or allocated, or something you can’t find, can’t afford, and can’t understand why there’s so much hype about it, or just a cash grab. As a fan of whiskey exploration, that frustrates me. Don’t get me wrong, I love […]

Um, But, Why?*

*Otherwise known as why does this thing even exist? Here I am, writing about Whiskey, or Whisky, depending upon what we’re drinking. I’m here in the US, so unless I’m specifically talking about Scotch or Canadian Whisky, it’s going to be with an e. As long as I remember to pay attention, that is. How often […]