Amy Aitman, Author at Whiskey Watch

Macallan 12 vs 18: Does the Price Make a Difference?

What does “The Macallan” conjure up for you? Mahogany fireplaces in cozy libraries? Businessmen discussing million dollar trades over cigars? A fancy dinner out you’ll regret later? The Macallan has certainly become the ubiquitous luxury scotch. Even relative newcomers to the world of whisky seem to know that Macallan screams quality. And there are good reasons for it too.

Main Differences Between Macallan 12 vs 18

The main differences between Macallan 12 vs 18 are:

Macallan 12 is spicy, chocolaty, nutty, and heavy on caramel, whereas Macallan 18 is rich, leathery, full of dried fruit, and intensely oaky
Macallan 12 is around $60, whereas Macallan 18 is around $260
Macallan 12 is bottled at 40% ABV, whereas the Macallan 18 is bottled at 43% ABV.

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The Classic Whisky Cocktails: Manhattan vs Old Fashioned

The Manhattan and the Old Fashioned: two of the most well-known cocktails in the world. Walk into any bar and you’ll be able to order one without thinking twice.

But what really is the difference? Whether you’re looking for a solid go-to cocktail or just curious about the difference, get ready to explore two of the most classic whisky cocktails.

Main Differences Between Manhattan vs Old Fashioned?

The main differences between Manhattan vs Old Fashioned are:

Manhattan is made with Sweet Vermouth, whereas Old Fashioned is made with sugar.
Manhattan is a dry cocktail with savory notes, whereas Old Fashioned is a sweet cocktail.
Manhattan is served in a

Templeton Rye Review – Is it Any Good?

Amy Aitman
March 21, 2020
Rye
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The history of Templeton Rye whiskey is a rocky one. It hasn’t always gotten good reviews and they’ve recently done a lot of rebranding and made some changes to help improve it. In this review, we’ll talk about the history of the brand and the way it tastes now, but just know, a new Templeton Rye is coming in 2022, and only time will tell if these new marketing efforts have paid off.

Templeton Rye History

While Templeton Rye is a well-known brand today, it started in the prohibition era as a type of rye whiskey produced by numerous farmers in Carroll County, Iowa. It was how farmers supplemented their income when things got tough. The term ‘Templeton rye’ was used to refer to any whiskey made in the vicinity of Templeton, Iowa. It wasn’t made by one particular person and, because it was illegal to manufac