Whiskey is Good » Rating: 6

Johnnie Walker Red Label

Whiskey is Good — Mon, 24 May 2010 01:33:26 +0000

For the first ever Scotch review on Whiskey Is Good I felt it was fitting to pick something that could be an entry Scotch, a base point to build on a lifetime of scotch drinking enjoyment. So, naturally the best place to start would be the world’s most widely distributed brand of Scotch – Johnnie Walker Red Label – a blended Scotch Whisky, meaning they mix malt (made only from malted barley) and grain (unmalted barley and other grains like corn or wheat) whiskies in order to get the flavors they want.

So, what’s the verdict? Honestly, if you’re a seasoned Scotch drinker, Red Label may do little for you. The generous blending gives way to a milder set of flavors and a fairly faint finish. But, if you’re new to the game, this could be a good way of getting used to the different feel of the Scotch.

Four Roses

Whiskey is Good — Thu, 06 May 2010 19:07:48 +0000

Generally, this bourbon smells very sweet, very syrupy at first, which I enjoyed thoroughly. Being aged 6 years, I was a little surprised at the bite that it had. I noticed a blend of spiciness and a pleasant oaky taste mixed with just a hint of honey, which is the second time I have noticed honey in bourbon. I would recommend this to people just starting out on bourbon and looking to get away from the status quo.

Old Whiskey River

Whiskey is Good — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:24:55 +0000

With a name like Old Whiskey River, and the fact that comes with an “autographed” Willie Nelson guitar pick attached to the bottle, my hopes where already high (sarcasm). However, it was under $20 and I was strapped for cash, so home with me it went. The first taste is kind of harsh. The second, still kind of harsh. Not too many flavors standing out other than the strong taste of alcohol and little oak and leather. I quickly had to throw in some Diet Coke to make it through, and that did the trick. Pouring about 50/50, the strength of Old Whiskey mixed with the sweetness of the Coke made it perfectly acceptable, if it’s what you have. I can’t say though that I will be purchasing Old Whiskey River again, unless I only have $20 and need both a bottle of whiskey and a guitar pick.