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Whisky Journ(e)y
January 2007

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Dram Of the Month
Old Pulteney 17 year old
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Red Dog Wine & Spirits
1031 Riverside Drive
Franklin, TN 37064
Phone: 615-794-9866
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The Whisky Journey
The Beginner’s Whisky Guide
We’re asked for our recommendations all the time by people who don’t have much experience with single malts on what they should buy.

We’ve developed this road map for those individuals that are overwhelmed with the hundreds to different malt whisky choices available today. Older does not mean better and region and finish are critical in making the right choice for the beginner.
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Where To Find Your Next Dram
Locating a whisky shop sometimes seems hard to do, so we did the work for you. Search each state to find a store near you. Also, visit the featured liquor stores that the Whisky Guild has put its stamp of approval on.
Learn About Whisky
Malt whisky is the original; the stuff of myth. Discover some of the secrets of whisky distilling and explore the range of malts available.
Whisky Recipes
Cooking with whisky can turn a ordinary dish into an extraordinary one. From steak to dessert, you can use whisky in so many creative ways when it comes to food. And, just think you can drink the rest with dinner.
Whisky Casks For Sale
Whisky Guild will sell, bottle, & label your own cask of whisky, from the Whisky Guild Vaults. We Sell Whole Casks to Private Individuals.
 

 


Top Ten Single Malt Whiskies by our Experts
(Experts is another word for people who drink way too much Whisky)
Glen's Top Ten
1. Lagavulin 16


 

2. Highland Park 18

3. Glenfarclas 17
4.Glenfiddich 30
5. Mortlach 16
Flora Fauna
6. Springbank 15
7. Caol Ila 18
8. Laphroaig 15
9. Caol Ila Distiller's Edition
10. Talisker 18
Jeff's Top Ten
1. Oban 32

2.Glenmorangie Margaux Vintage 1987

3. Laphroaig 30
4. Glenfiddich 30

5. Royal Lochnagar 12

6. Mortlach 16

7. Oban 14

8. Dailuaine 16
Flora Fauna

9. Glenfarclas 17

10. Glenfiddich Caoran  

Brett's Top Ten
1. Glenfiddich 30

2. Lagavulin 16

3. Macallan 1861 replica
4. Bunnahabhain 25
5. Talisker 18
6. Glenfarclas 1968
7. Springbank 15
8. Laphroaig 10
Cask Strength

9. Glenkinchie
Distiller's Edition
10. Glengoyne Scottish Oak 16
   
Top Blends & Vatted Malts by our Experts (Experts is another word for people who drink way too much Whisky)
Glen's Top Ten  Blends & Vatted Malts
1. Johnnie
    Walker Blue

Blend

2. The Classic Cask 25

3. Johnnie
    Walker Black

Blend
4. Campbeltown Loch 21

Blend

5. Compass Box The Peat Monster

Vatted

6. Compass Box Hedonism

Vatted Grain

7. Compass Box
Oak Cross


Vatted 

8. Chivas Regal 18

Blend

9. Black Bottle

Blend

10. Monkey Shoulder

Vatted



Jeff's Top Ten  Blends & Vatted Malts
1. Johnnie
    Walker Blue

Blend

2.John Scott's 35

Blend

3. Johnnie
    Walker Black

Blend


4. The Classic Cask 25

Blend

5. Chivas Regal 18

Blend

6. Kings Crest 25

Blend
7. Monkey Shoulder

Vatted

8. Johnnie Walker
Blend
(But this bottle in the freezer and enjoy)
9. Johnnie Walker Red

Blend
10.Johnnie Walker Pure Malt 15

Vatted
Bret's Top Five  Blends
1. Johnnie
    Walker Blue

Blend

2. Black Bottle 10

Blend



3. The Classic Cask 25

Blend

4. Johnnie
    Walker Red

Blend
5. Kings Crest 25

Blend

   
Top 5 Value Whiskies  by our Experts (Experts is another word for people who drink way too much Whisky)
Glen's Top Five Value Whiskies
1. Old Pulteney 12
Highland

My top value malt that offers so much at a reasonable price. The perfect seaside dram.
$20-$30

2.Coal Ila 12
Islay

A big wonderfully smoky whisky from Islay. This dram has some attitude.
$40 to $45

3. Aberfeldy 12
Highland
A great everyday whisky. Aberfeldy is the heart of the Dewar's blends.
$30 to $40

4. Glen Garioch 10
Highland
A great whisky at an incredible price
.
Under $20

5. The Dalmore 12
Highland
A very under appreciated dram. Very complex for a less expensive whisky.
$20 to $30

Jeff's Top Five Value Whiskies
1. Cragganmore
Speyside

You'll be hard pressed to find a better single malt in this price range
$30-$45

2.ABERLOUR A'BUNADH
Speyside

(Cask Strength)
A great value for a cask strength whisky
$60-$70

3. Tobermory
Island

A great summer whisky with a price that can't be beat
$25-$35
4. Old Pulteney 12
Highland
light, fresh and clean tasting malt a complex whisky at this value
$20-$30

5. The Dalmore 12
Highland
A r
obust Highland malt that is smooth with honey notes.

$20-$30

Bret's Top Five Value Whiskies
1. Johnnie Walker Red
Blend

C'mon, admit it.  It's everyone's #1!
$15-$25

2.Black Bottle 10
Blend
For $25, you get to visit 7 Islay distilleries -- Now that's a bargain!

3. Deanston 12
Highland
Cheap AND Easy (drinking); who wouldn't want that?
4. Old Pulteney 12
Blend

 salty and sweet.  Like a day at the beach (without the family).

5. Talisker 18: 
Island
At $65ish, not a huge bargain, but considering what's in the dram, you'll realize it is.