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Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey

Posted on July 1, 2011 by liquorlicker

Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey is a higher-tier offering from the company that brought Jack Daniel’s Old #7 into the world. It is still a Tennessee Whiskey, and so is made using a few different process steps than for a … Continue reading →

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Johnny Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky

Posted on June 26, 2011 by liquorlicker

Johnny Walker Red Label Blended Scotch Whisky is the entry-level blended Scotch offering with the Johnny Walker label. The nose of this Whisky is very fresh, with a young peaty scent and perhaps a hint of tropical bananas and grass. … Continue reading →

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NutLiquor Peanut Butter Vodka

Posted on June 16, 2011 by liquorlicker

NutLiquor is a 69 proof Vodka that is marketed as tasting like peanut butter. According to the companies website (http://www.nutliquor.me/), it does not contain any peanut allergen, so those who can’t eat a peanut can still consume this! NutLiquor is … Continue reading →

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Caol Ila 12 Year Scotch Whisky

Posted on June 14, 2011 by liquorlicker

Caol Ila, a 43% ABV single malt Scotch Whisky from the Islay region, has a strong smoke and peat scent. Also in evidence is kelp and a faint hint of iodine. The nose seems very much in line with other … Continue reading →

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Jack Daniel’s Angelo Lucchesi Ninetieth Birthday Tennessee Whiskey

Posted on June 12, 2011 by liquorlicker

Jack Daniel’s put out a special bottle to commemorate their first salesman’s 90th birthday. This bottle is packaged at 45% ABV (90 Proof) which is the original strength of Jack Daniel’s. All of the typical bottles these days are bottled … Continue reading →

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Talisker 10 Year Scotch Whisky

Posted on June 7, 2011 by liquorlicker

Produced on the Isle of Skye, Talisker is a Scotch whisky that is very similar in style to that of the Islay region, even though technically it is an Island Scotch (or even more technically, a Highland Scotch since there … Continue reading →

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Appleton Estate V/X Jamaica Rum

Posted on June 4, 2011 by liquorlicker

Appleton Estate V/X is an 80 proof rum blended and bottled in Jamaica. The nose of Appleton Estate is surprisingly fruity, with notes of pear, peach, mango, and banana. Underlying all that is the scent of sugar that is typical … Continue reading →

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Ancient Ancient Age 10 Star Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Posted on June 1, 2011 by liquorlicker

Please note that this review is for the Ancient Ancient Age Bourbon marked “10 Star,” not the one marked “10 Year.” From the same distillers as Buffalo Trace, Ancient Ancient Age is a real Kentucky Bourbon that has been on … Continue reading →

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Bacardi 1873 Ron Solera Rum

Posted on May 28, 2011 by liquorlicker

Bacardi 1873 Ron Solera Rum is an interesting change of pace from the makers of one of the most mass produced, highly available rums in the world. This rum is made using the Solera system of aging, which is a … Continue reading →

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Barbancourt 4-Year Rum

Posted on May 25, 2011 by liquorlicker

After having had such a good experience with the Barbancourt 8-year Rum, I figured I would go a step down and see how the 4-year 3-star version tastes. As expected, this rum does not live up to the same quality … Continue reading →

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