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Dewar’s Blended Scotch Whisky Ilegal Smooth 8yr Mezcal Cask Finish 750mL

January 11, 2021January 9, 2021 BuffaloJern Leave a comment

Editor’s Note: Fuck that was a hell of a week, anyway.

We have sort of a complicated relationship with Dewar’s – on the one hand we prefer Famous Grouse or just a Glenlivet 12 Yr for a mixing/well scotch. (we really should review those) That’s not to say the white label hasn’t occasionally showed up in the bar. The 12 year Dewar’s is thankfully a bit better, but given the length of age one would expect that. This though – this was unexpected, and quite frankly much better than it had any right to be.

Ultimat Vodka 750mL

January 4, 2021January 9, 2021 BuffaloJern Leave a comment

Alright new year, and it’s sure to be a whole heap better than before [this claim is disputed]. We’ll start with a vodka that claims to be the ‘ultimate’, and it’s already gone to nail polish remover in a bucket. We have a decent backlog going and literally picked at random what the first of the year would be, and of course it’s an overselling, overpriced, piece of shit vodka – because while we paused reviews for a while – nothing every actually changes.

Aberlour 12 Yr. Highland Single Malt Double Cask Matured Scotch 750mL

February 26, 2020February 23, 2020 BuffaloJern Leave a comment

The first glass of this made itself VERY well known – it was as it said – hello – my name is Aberlour. The wood and smoke hit you in a way that makes you take notice, but thankfully – this is actually a good whisky so taking notice is a good thing.

Herradura Original Silver Tequila 750mL

February 17, 2020February 23, 2020 BuffaloJern Leave a comment

The weird juxtaposition of our objective review scorings by distinct categories is that we tell you this tequila does something wholly unique and has great aspects – but you likely shouldn’t buy it. There is a reason for that, mostly because it costs likely a bit more than you’d want it too – but the reasons go beyond some penny-pinching.

Aberfeldy Highland 12 Yr. Single Malt Scotch Whisky 850mL

February 12, 2020February 23, 2020 BuffaloJern Leave a comment

It’s bold – we’ll give them that. The whisky itself is actually a fine combo of smoke, sweet, citrus, and wood – although failing to properly bring them together. No, we say it’s bold because it looks very nice and well defined, but then you read what is being said. In short, we’re a site that’s built on honesty, and often we find what people say about their product to be a load of spunk – but we sort of revel in the sheer audacity of Aberfeldy.

Asbach Privat Blend 8 Yr. Brandy 750mL

February 10, 2020February 23, 2020 BuffaloJern Leave a comment

Finally, a brandy that’s actually good, we’ve been having more than a few middling to lower tiers. There is a drawback though – you’re certainly paying for that ‘goodness’. It might, however, be worth it because ultimately this is a very pleasant, mellow, and warming beverage.

Wheatley Vodka 750mL

February 3, 2020February 23, 2020 BuffaloJern Leave a comment

It has been a hell of a long time since we’ve reviewed Buffalo Trace’s Bourbon (nearly 8 years) since then it’s remained a bar staple for a good time on rocks or request for an Old Fashioned (if in the mood for non-rye). They apparently have a vodka now, and where that has a more diverse and muted flavor – this is a big wheat and grain scenario.

Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

January 29, 2020February 23, 2020 BuffaloJern Leave a comment

We really have to ask the makers of this – where do you get off? Sorry but time and time again we get a unique bourbon, one that isn’t awful, but is still littered with faults – and yet they charge WAY too much. We’re sympathetic (a little) to smaller distilleries, or small batches, hell even single malts – but this just a blended bourbon charging way above its paygrade.

Greenall’s The Original London Dry Gin 750mL

January 27, 2020February 23, 2020 BuffaloJern 2 Comments

Nothing causes our site to shudder more than a gin from someplace that has over 200+ years of history. As is most often the case, said gin feels like it was made in the same way, and while there are those who find that preferable – we find it usually translates to a gin that is better served in a molotov cocktail over a regular one.

British Navy Pusser’s Rum 750mL

January 20, 2020February 23, 2020 BuffaloJern 1 Comment

This rum sucks ass. We want to be as clear and upfront about this as possible. We want the damn Google search results to include this first bit of text about how much ass this rum sucks. Do not buy this unless you want a headache, or because you’re a Royal Navy sailor and England is forcing this upon you and calling it a ration.

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