Whiskeyfellow
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· Dec 15
What are the best whiskeys I’ve had this year? Today’s the day you find out with the much-anticipated, wildly lauded 2025 Whiskeyfellow Awards!
You can read all about it at the link below or on Whiskeyfellow.net. Cheers!
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You can read all about it at the link below or on Whiskeyfellow.net. Cheers!
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Calvert Extra Blended American Whiskey Review
Calvert Extra is one of the market's best-selling Blended American Whiskeys. My review, available at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below, explores what contributes to the whiskey's popularity. Cheers!
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Calvert Extra is one of the market's best-selling Blended American Whiskeys. My review, available at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below, explores what contributes to the whiskey's popularity. Cheers!
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January 20, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Calvert Extra Blended American Whiskey Review
Calvert Extra is one of the market's best-selling Blended American Whiskeys. My review, available at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below, explores what contributes to the whiskey's popularity. Cheers!
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Calvert Extra is one of the market's best-selling Blended American Whiskeys. My review, available at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below, explores what contributes to the whiskey's popularity. Cheers!
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One of the most recognizable names in single malt #Scotch #whisky is The Macallan. It has many expressions; today’s review hones in on 12 Years Old Double Cask. You can read about it at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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January 18, 2026 at 2:05 PM
One of the most recognizable names in single malt #Scotch #whisky is The Macallan. It has many expressions; today’s review hones in on 12 Years Old Double Cask. You can read about it at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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Once a popular Bourbon, Early Times, in 1982, included used oak barrels in its aging process & lost its designation. It is affordable, but is it any good? My review explores that. Please check it out at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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January 15, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Once a popular Bourbon, Early Times, in 1982, included used oak barrels in its aging process & lost its designation. It is affordable, but is it any good? My review explores that. Please check it out at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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The Ancient Cave Collection is Holladay Distillery's experimental product line. It's Toasted – French Oak, Heavy Toast, Char 1 #Bourbon is unique in its own right. My review, located at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below, explains more. Cheers!
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January 13, 2026 at 1:11 PM
The Ancient Cave Collection is Holladay Distillery's experimental product line. It's Toasted – French Oak, Heavy Toast, Char 1 #Bourbon is unique in its own right. My review, located at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below, explains more. Cheers!
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I must give credit where credit is due. Donald Trump has convinced me to expand my horizons.
I used to be a single-issue voter. If you couldn't condemn 1/6/21, I cannot vote for you.
Now, I’m a dual-issue voter. If you can’t condemn 1/7/26, I also cannot vote for you.
I used to be a single-issue voter. If you couldn't condemn 1/6/21, I cannot vote for you.
Now, I’m a dual-issue voter. If you can’t condemn 1/7/26, I also cannot vote for you.
January 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I must give credit where credit is due. Donald Trump has convinced me to expand my horizons.
I used to be a single-issue voter. If you couldn't condemn 1/6/21, I cannot vote for you.
Now, I’m a dual-issue voter. If you can’t condemn 1/7/26, I also cannot vote for you.
I used to be a single-issue voter. If you couldn't condemn 1/6/21, I cannot vote for you.
Now, I’m a dual-issue voter. If you can’t condemn 1/7/26, I also cannot vote for you.
Templeton Distillery’s rollercoaster reputation has been rising, & has released its first 100% Templeton-distilled Cask Strength Single Barrel #Rye. My review explores how it turned out. Please check it out at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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January 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Templeton Distillery’s rollercoaster reputation has been rising, & has released its first 100% Templeton-distilled Cask Strength Single Barrel #Rye. My review explores how it turned out. Please check it out at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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Two Stacks Whiskey has a Double Barrel – Single Malt Irish #Whiskey that (spoiler) is excellent. My review can be accessed at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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January 8, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Two Stacks Whiskey has a Double Barrel – Single Malt Irish #Whiskey that (spoiler) is excellent. My review can be accessed at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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Proper No. Twelve is the 3rd best-selling Irish #whiskey in Ireland. Does that mean it is excellent? My review, available at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below, tells you everything you need to know. Cheers!
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January 6, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Proper No. Twelve is the 3rd best-selling Irish #whiskey in Ireland. Does that mean it is excellent? My review, available at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below, tells you everything you need to know. Cheers!
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Whereas 10 years is in the “sweet spot” for Bourbon/Rye, it is ancient for American Single Malt #Whiskey. Stillman’s Sonder from Dancing Goat Distillery is decidedly different. Please check out my review on Whiskeyfellow.net or use the link below. Cheers!
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January 4, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Whereas 10 years is in the “sweet spot” for Bourbon/Rye, it is ancient for American Single Malt #Whiskey. Stillman’s Sonder from Dancing Goat Distillery is decidedly different. Please check out my review on Whiskeyfellow.net or use the link below. Cheers!
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She went from being a collector of over 1,000 whiskeys to founding The Macklowe Whiskey. Julie Macklowe and her team have released The Macklowe Red Label Kentucky Straight #Bourbon. My review is at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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January 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
She went from being a collector of over 1,000 whiskeys to founding The Macklowe Whiskey. Julie Macklowe and her team have released The Macklowe Red Label Kentucky Straight #Bourbon. My review is at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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Thank you all for your continued support. Writing about whiskey is my passion, and I’m thrilled that I can help you decide which whiskeys to buy, try, or ignore.
Celebrate responsibly. Cheers!
#HappyNewYear2026
Celebrate responsibly. Cheers!
#HappyNewYear2026
December 31, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Thank you all for your continued support. Writing about whiskey is my passion, and I’m thrilled that I can help you decide which whiskeys to buy, try, or ignore.
Celebrate responsibly. Cheers!
#HappyNewYear2026
Celebrate responsibly. Cheers!
#HappyNewYear2026
Today’s review is of the Ampersand Spirits portfolio: Malus (#Rye/Calvados), Vinea (Rye/GNS), and Opimus (#Bourbon). You can read about these at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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December 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Today’s review is of the Ampersand Spirits portfolio: Malus (#Rye/Calvados), Vinea (Rye/GNS), and Opimus (#Bourbon). You can read about these at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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Copperworks Distilling & Pike Brewing went way back to create Pike Kilt Lifter Whiskey, an American Single Malt made from an unhopped Scotch-style ale. My review on Whiskeyfellow.net, or via the link below, explores what makes this whiskey unique. Cheers!
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December 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Copperworks Distilling & Pike Brewing went way back to create Pike Kilt Lifter Whiskey, an American Single Malt made from an unhopped Scotch-style ale. My review on Whiskeyfellow.net, or via the link below, explores what makes this whiskey unique. Cheers!
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During Prohibition, only a handful of distilleries were granted permission to continue operations. Old Forester celebrates that with its 130° Prohibition Era Still Proof #Bourbon; my review is at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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December 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
During Prohibition, only a handful of distilleries were granted permission to continue operations. Old Forester celebrates that with its 130° Prohibition Era Still Proof #Bourbon; my review is at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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Mrs. Whiskeyfellow and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Cheers!
December 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Mrs. Whiskeyfellow and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Cheers!
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended #Scotch #Whisky is likely one of the most well-known premium whiskies. Is it worth its reputation? My review can be found at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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December 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Blended #Scotch #Whisky is likely one of the most well-known premium whiskies. Is it worth its reputation? My review can be found at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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Distillery Series #16 is the newest Tennessee #Rye from Jack Daniel’s. It was finished in Southern-style table syrup barrels. How’d that work out? My review is available on Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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December 21, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Distillery Series #16 is the newest Tennessee #Rye from Jack Daniel’s. It was finished in Southern-style table syrup barrels. How’d that work out? My review is available on Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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Review of 8PM Master’s Reserve Spirit Whiskey
I have never, ever, used the phrase, Oy vey iz mir in a review. Then, I tried 8PM Master’s Reserve Spirit #Whiskey. You can read all about it at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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I have never, ever, used the phrase, Oy vey iz mir in a review. Then, I tried 8PM Master’s Reserve Spirit #Whiskey. You can read all about it at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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December 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Review of 8PM Master’s Reserve Spirit Whiskey
I have never, ever, used the phrase, Oy vey iz mir in a review. Then, I tried 8PM Master’s Reserve Spirit #Whiskey. You can read all about it at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
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I have never, ever, used the phrase, Oy vey iz mir in a review. Then, I tried 8PM Master’s Reserve Spirit #Whiskey. You can read all about it at Whiskeyfellow.net or via the link below. Cheers!
reviews.whiskeyfellow.net/2025/12/8pm-...
What are the best whiskeys I’ve had this year? Today’s the day you find out with the much-anticipated, wildly lauded 2025 Whiskeyfellow Awards!
You can read all about it at the link below or on Whiskeyfellow.net. Cheers!
reviews.whiskeyfellow.net/2025/12/the-...
You can read all about it at the link below or on Whiskeyfellow.net. Cheers!
reviews.whiskeyfellow.net/2025/12/the-...
December 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
What are the best whiskeys I’ve had this year? Today’s the day you find out with the much-anticipated, wildly lauded 2025 Whiskeyfellow Awards!
You can read all about it at the link below or on Whiskeyfellow.net. Cheers!
reviews.whiskeyfellow.net/2025/12/the-...
You can read all about it at the link below or on Whiskeyfellow.net. Cheers!
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One thing I always keep in mind is that the #DrinkCurious lifestyle demands that I give everything a fair chance. Today, it is Big Easy Whiskey’s turn. You can read all about it at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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December 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
One thing I always keep in mind is that the #DrinkCurious lifestyle demands that I give everything a fair chance. Today, it is Big Easy Whiskey’s turn. You can read all about it at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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If you are buying whiskey from this TikTok account, you are being scammed. He is impersonating me and stealing my photos. I do not, nor have I ever, sold whiskey. Please report them. Thank you.
December 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
If you are buying whiskey from this TikTok account, you are being scammed. He is impersonating me and stealing my photos. I do not, nor have I ever, sold whiskey. Please report them. Thank you.
Fred Minnick writes about whiskey. His newest book is a memoir; 1 that will open your eyes & tug at your heartstrings. My review of Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of BOURBON Saved One Man's Life is at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Fred Minnick writes about whiskey. His newest book is a memoir; 1 that will open your eyes & tug at your heartstrings. My review of Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of BOURBON Saved One Man's Life is at Whiskeyfellow.net or the link below. Cheers!
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What do Laverne & Shirley and cheap, bulk Canadian #Whisky have in common? My review of Ellington Reserve 8 Year Canadian Whisky, available by clicking the link below or visiting Whiskeyfellow.net, tells all. Cheers!
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December 9, 2025 at 12:42 AM
What do Laverne & Shirley and cheap, bulk Canadian #Whisky have in common? My review of Ellington Reserve 8 Year Canadian Whisky, available by clicking the link below or visiting Whiskeyfellow.net, tells all. Cheers!
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OMG OMG OMG!!! I just won the inaugural Empty Bottle of Whiskey Peace Prize! I don't know what to say. This award took me totally by surprise, and it is such an honor. Remember, if I can do it, anyone can. Let's save this planet one empty whiskey bottle at a time.
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
OMG OMG OMG!!! I just won the inaugural Empty Bottle of Whiskey Peace Prize! I don't know what to say. This award took me totally by surprise, and it is such an honor. Remember, if I can do it, anyone can. Let's save this planet one empty whiskey bottle at a time.