The Ardbeg Corryvreckan Review: A Top Islay Whisky?
Ardbeg describes Corryvreckan as the peatiest, smokiest, most complex of all Islay whiskies. It’s not for the faint of heart, and it’s raw magnetic power mirrors the whirlpool it’s named…
Springbank Scotch Review and Guide: A Stellar Drink
If you enjoy a glass of scotch at the end of each day as I do, this guide to Springbank Scotch is worth the read. I'm going to talk about…
Monkey Shoulder Review and Guide
Monkey Shoulder is a delightful whiskey produced by the world-famous William Grant and Sons. Premium Monkey Shoulder Whiskey is distilled from three Speyside Distilleries in Scotland. First Introduced in 2005,…
Ardbeg 10 vs Laphroaig 10 – Who Will Take Home the Peat Lover’s Crown in 2022?
There’s no question that Ardbeg and Laphroaig are two of the world’s most peated scotches. They both come from Islay, home of the peated whisky with all its rich smoky…
Single Malt vs Blended Scotch: Your Definitive Guide to Fancy Whisky
There is no denying that whisky can be a confusing spirit to understand, even for the more experienced drinkers out there. One of the most common questions I got asked…
Suntory Toki Review and Guide of the Japanese Whisky
Only a few short years ago, the term 'Japanese Whisky' was unheard of. Japan was known for a lot of beautiful and well-crafted products, but not whisky. Japan became famous…
Dalwhinnie 15 Review – The Bridge Between Regions
Dalwhinnie lies within two of the most prominent scotch-producing regions of the world: Highland and Speyside. With light and fruity Speyside on one side and elegant Highland on the other,…
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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Bourbon vs Scotch: What’s the Difference?
If you’re a liquor drinker or coinsurer of fine booze, you’ve definitely tried both Bourbon and Scotch before. Scotch and Bourbon are very similar forms of whiskey that have origins…
Macallan 18 Review: Is It Worth the Price?
The Macallan distillery roots are deep and date back almost 200 years. The Macallan 18 is iconic and the Bank of Scotland has issued banknotes featuring the Macallan stills. It’s…