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Grab A Bottle of Naked Grouse Whiskey This Fall
We’ve reviewed a lot of good whiskey, but we’ve yet to really see a whiskey as unpretentious, and as unlike the brand’s usual offerings, as Naked Grouse. Created by the makers of The Famous Grouse, maker of classic Scotch whiskey, Naked Grouse is what the distillery calls “whiskey at its most uncomplicated,” and uses “first fill” sherry casks in which to age the whiskey. This slightly-unusual (though not unheard of) aging vessel imparts a much sweeter, fruitier flavor to their spirits - and one that gives the drink it’s slightly cheeky personality. (Don’t believe us? See the website.)
Bruichladdich Classic Laddie Unpeated Islay Single Malt Whiskey
In a world where everybody is trying their hand at making “craft” spirits, there are a few that really stand out from the pack. The folks at Bruichladdich Distillery, which has been around on the famed island of Islay since 1881, are one of them. These are the same folks behind Botanist gin, and their Scotch is just as good.
Glenmorangie The Original: Single Malt Whisky From The Tallest Stills in Scotland
Located in Tain, Scotland, Glenmorangie is a Highland Distillery that boasts distinction of having the tallest stills in Scotland - standing more than 26 feet tall, and lending a sweeter, lighter flavor to the whisky they produce. The Glenmorangie distillery goes all the way back to 1843, and for years, the 16 Men Of Tain, as they were called, distilled single malt whisky around the clock.
23rd Street Hybrid Whiskey: An Exciting Blend of…Whiskeys
TwentyThird Street Distillery hails from Renmark, South Australia, and makes a variety of delicious spirits and blends - Signature Gin, Not Your Nanna's Brandy, and Prime 5 Brandy. Add whiskey to that. Their newest blend is 23rd Street Hybrid Whiskey, which combines both Scotch and Bourbon into a rich, malted blend.