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Bunnahabhain 12

Bunnahabhain 12

Sure, it’s a misfit of a scotch whisky, but it’s one I think everybody should try, and many will fall in love with it.
Overall Rating: ★★★

Knob Creek 12 Bourbon

Knob Creek 12 Bourbon

I thought the problem with its younger brother was too much wood. It turns out, apparently, that the solution was even more wood.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

NEFT Vodka

NEFT Vodka

An Austrian Vodka masquerading as a Russian product? Boy, you're just full of surprises, aren't you, NEFT?
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

The Macallan No.4 Scotch Whisky

The Macallan No.4 Scotch Whisky

It’s always a challenge to get people to pay big bucks for a Scotch without an age statement, and if you do it wrong people will remember. Here’s a good case study of when things go right.
Overall Rating: ★★☆

John Barr Blended Scotch

John Barr Blended Scotch

I’ve had better, but I’ve certainly had worse. Compelling if you can find it cheap!
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

NOY 10 Armenian Brandy

NOY 10 Armenian Brandy

Another Armenian brandy today. Buckle up for a coke-versus-pepsi comparison I think is rather apt!
Overall Rating: ★☆☆

Rhum Barbancourt 8

Rhum Barbancourt 8

We've talked about aged rums, and we've talked about agricole rums. Here's one that neatly splits the difference between the two styles.
Overall Rating: ★★☆


Ararat Akhtamar Armenian Brandy

Ararat Akhtamar Armenian Brandy

Armenian Brandy has a pretty rich and storied history. My Armenian friends might be wrong when it comes to System of a Down, but they're certainly not messing around with the Ararat Akhtamar 10.  Overall Rating: ★★☆

Oban Distiller's Edition

Oban Distiller's Edition

Sometimes we buy an expensive bottle of scotch almost knowing that it can't live up to our expectations for the price point. But when it does, boy is it a treat.  Overall Rating: ★★☆