Josh Peters

LATEST ARTICLES ( 1714 )

• Octomore 12.3 Review

  

  The Octomore 12.3 closes us out on this year’s Octomore releases, and what a way to end it. Made from a mix of ex-Bourbon (75%) and ex-PX (25%) casks, this... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2021 DRINK

• Octomore 12.2 Review

  

  Next up is the Octomore 12.2, which starts with 50% of the spirit being aged in 1st-fill ex-Bourbon casks and 50% in 2nd-fill ex-Bourbon casks. Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2021 DRINK

• Octomore 12.1 Review

  

  Fall brings a lot of things, but if you’re a peat-freak, it means just one thing: Octomore. And we’re kicking off the season with a look at the new Octomore... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2021 DRINK

• Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, A Blend Review

  

  Normally I’d avoid a product like this Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey, A Blend, but it came as part of a kit for an online cocktail event I signed up for. Why... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2021 DRINK

• Five Brothers Bourbon Review

  

  This Five Brothers Bourbon is a new, KY-only, bourbon from Heaven Hill. It’s available at their gift store and select retailers in KY. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2021 DRINK

• Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch Review

  

  This Evan Williams 1783 Small Batch is the updated release of the original 1783. Sporting both a new bottle and a new, higher, proof, this is a surprising... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2021 DRINK

• J.R. Ewing Private Reserve Bourbon Review

  

  This J.R. Ewing Private Reserve Bourbon is a celebrity whiskey… for a fictional character. Named after John Ross “J.R.” Ewing Jr., played by Larry Hagman, who... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2021 DRINK

• How To Avoid Getting Scammed On The Secondary Whisky Market

  

  I see a lot of conversation lately about how to avoid getting scammed on the secondary whisky market, and for good reason: scamming is on the rise. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2021 DRINK

• Calumet Farm Bourbon Review

  

  Calumet Farm Bourbon is a sourced whiskey and curiously, it isn’t labeled as a Kentucky Straight Bourbon. It says it’s a “Product of Kentucky”, but that... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2021 DRINK

• Malt Nuts: Sherried Bunnahabhain Tasting

  

  Ah Bunnahabhain. One of the two distilleries on Islay that buck the peaty line and add to the variety of profiles that come from the little island –... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2021 DRINK

• Blackened x Willett Rye Madeira Finish Review

  

  Blackened x Willett Rye is a project combining the resources and talents of three men: Drew Kulsveen, Rob Dietrich and Lars Ulrich. Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2021 DRINK

• Let’s Grab a Drink! – Regions of Scotland Tasting

  

  A quick announcement to let all you amazing readers know that I’ve joined forces with Talent Talk and Spirits Co. to put on a virtual tasting hitting the Region... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2021 DRINK

• Malt Nuts: New and Old Glen Grant Tasting

  

  This is the first in-person tasting the Malt Nuts have done since the pandemic started and we chose it carefully: it was the tasting we were supposed to do the... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2021 DRINK

• Teeling Revival Volume IV Muscat Cask 15 Years Review

  

  I picked up this Teeling Revival Volume IV Muscat Cask 15 Years a while ago for an event that never happened and so on the eve of my 40th birthday I cracked it... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2021 DRINK

• Malt Nuts: Clynelish Round 5 Tasting

  

  I think it’s fair to say Clynelish is one of our club’s favorite distilleries. We love the waxy fruity delivery and there is no end to the number of indie... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2021 DRINK

• Tomatin 14 Years Port Casks Review

  

  I’m not the biggest fan of Tomatin, so when this Tomatin 14 Years Port Casks was recommended to me I hesitated just a bit. But, in the end, since the people... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2021 DRINK

• Malt Nuts: Gaggle of Glenfarclas 3 Tasting

  

  Gaggle of Glenfarclas 3, the third time the Malt Nuts have gathered to sip indie drams from one of our favorite distilleries. Like all of our Glenfarclas... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2021 DRINK

• Penderyn Portwoood Single Malt Review

  

  This Penderyn Portwoood Single Malt inspired another review coming up, after this Penderyn mini-run. It’s another port-finished single malt that came highly... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2021 DRINK

• Malt Nuts: Invergordon

  

  What’s that? You’ve never heard of Invergordon? Well strap in because we’re going deep on this Scottish grain distillery.  That’s right, the Malt Nuts are divin... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2021 DRINK

• Penderyn Rich Oak Single Malt Review

  

  I’ve been a Penderyn fan for a while and so this small run of reviews has me pretty excited, especially because I get to try this Penderyn Rich Oak Single Malt. Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2021 DRINK