Whiskey Hollow — stick with me, you’re gonna LOVE this stuff

Valley View, TX.  Population 759.  Sitting on I-35 in North Texas, not far from the Oklahoma border, there’s not much around.  A Dairy Queen, feed mill, and Subway sammiches round out the notable businesses seen from the interstate.  From the highway, there is nothing drawing you in to stop other than a bathroom break.  Living…

Talisker 10 review – Screw Islay for a moment

Under $80, this is a whisky from the Isle of Skye that crams a bounty of bad-assedness into a single bottle.  Dark in taste, rich in feel, continuously flowing in aromas and tastes.  Talisker 10 is, per their website, the classic stalwart of the family.  It’s rather fitting to be sipping this dram in my…

Whiskey tasting glasses – a comparison

Image, left to right: Norlan, classic Glencairn, NEAT, Copita Why are there so many different whiskey glasses?  They come in all shapes, sizes, weights, and decorative cuts serving different purposes.  Some for nosing and assessing, some for casual drinking, some for sheer whimsy.   Trust me, there’s a glass out there for you and your…