This is Whistlepig's Old World Rye, which mixes the traditional new oak barrel maturation with a combination of Madeira, Sauternes, and Port casks.

A blend of Canadian and American rye whiskies - this has also been in Martinique rum casks, Madeira casks, and finally apricot brandy casks

Minor Case Straight Rye, hailing from Limestone Branch Distillery in central Kentucky, is finished in sherry casks.

Uigeadail is said to be the favorite whisky of the 120,000+ strong Ardbeg committee.

Named for a whirlpool near the Isle of Islay, this hefty bottle comes in at a 'cask strength' of 57.1%, so it should be packing plenty of flavor and smoke.

The first of three NAS Ardbegs we’ll look at - An Oa is named for the Mull of Oa, a rocky peninsula on the Isle of Islay.

The baby brother of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof, this Tennessee whisky still comes in at 47% ABV.

This is the first Macallan with a serious price jump above the entry level offerings - is it worth the extra money?

One of Glenlivet’s more premium offerings - but it’s still presented with a lower strength and likely chill filtration.

The Islay Barley Octomore from 2022 - lots of character, lots of flavors to dissect.

The sherry cask edition of the 2022 Octomore bottlings - funk, funk, funk.

The first of three 2022 Octomores, the 13.1 is peated to 137.3 ppm and aged in ex-bourbon casks.

One of the most popular whiskies in the world - Jameson is a versatile drink with consistency.

Famous for highballs, this Japanese blend is available everywhere and reasonably priced.

A grain whisky from Spain - this is a small outturn made from the contents of 3 Palo Cortado casks.

Our first foray into Indian whisky, and we’re starting with a single malt - can this bottle of Brilliance live up to its name?

Saucy barbecue and waves of peat - for us, this batch 13 of the Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength is the cream of the crop.

A bottle full of green, seaside, boggy peat, in the best way possible.

Laphroaig 10 at cask strength - if you like coastal peat, what more can you ask for?

A blended bourbon with an exotic cask mix - new charred oak, rum, Sicilian amaro, and pear brandy casks will each have their impact.