Two Stacks Polaris 1.2*

Posted on 15th Aug 202214th Aug 2022 by Dave C

I have quite the backlog of whiskeys to get through and subsequently review, but after a care package arrived from… Read more Two Stacks Polaris 1.2*

Athrú Annacoona

Posted on 8th Aug 20227th Aug 2022 by Mike H

Among the crop of Irish brands that have sprung up since the turn of the millennium, Athrú is particularly interesting.… Read more Athrú Annacoona

Baoilleach Distillery’s Mulroy Bay 4 Grain Potstill Poitín

Posted on 4th Aug 20223rd Aug 2022 by Dave C

They say that good things come in pairs, and what’s more exciting than new a poitín as part of Irish… Read more Baoilleach Distillery’s Mulroy Bay 4 Grain Potstill Poitín

Killowen Bonded International Series – Belgrove Oat & Belgrove Rye 3 Year-old Whiskeys from Tasmania

Posted on 28th Jul 202228th Jul 2022 by Jon R

It’s no secret we’re big fans of Killowen here at The Water of Life. With the news that they would… Read more Killowen Bonded International Series – Belgrove Oat & Belgrove Rye 3 Year-old Whiskeys from Tasmania

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour

Posted on 22nd Jul 202222nd Jul 2022 by Dave C

Jack Daniel’s is the world’s highest-selling whiskey, critically acclaimed throughout its history and available in almost every bar you’d visit.… Read more Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour

Kilkerran Aged 12 Years

Posted on 16th Jul 202215th Jul 2022 by Mike H

In some ways, the story of the Glengyle distillery in Campbeltown will come as no surprise: founded by William Mitchell… Read more Kilkerran Aged 12 Years

Method and Madness 33 Year Old

Posted on 14th Jul 202214th Jul 2022 by Dave C

Whiskey maturation is a somewhat challenging operation. Many believe it is as simple as putting whiskey in a barrel and… Read more Method and Madness 33 Year Old

Angel’s Envy

Posted on 8th Jul 20227th Jul 2022 by Mike H

The laws governing bourbon production in the US strictly limit maturation to charred new oak containers. Today, we’ll take a look at a spirit that seems to defy this law. Angel’s Envy is not the only cask finished bourbon available, but it was instrumental in making the practice mainstream.

Two Stacks ‘The Craic’

Posted on 6th Jul 20225th Jul 2022 by Dave C

New releases from Irish distillers, bottlers and bonders are now as prevalent as new distilleries popping up. We’ve reviewed Two… Read more Two Stacks ‘The Craic’