Do you know the difference between blended or single barrel whiskey? Tennessee or Irish whiskey? Straight or gay whiskey (OK, gay whiskey is called cognac.) If you’re not sure what your bourbon label is saying, then check out this handy dandy bourbon label reader I got from Whiskey Professor Bernie Lubbers. Yes, his title actually is “Whiskey Professor” so it’s time to listen, learn, and most importantly, drink.
You’ve heard of Scottish Whisky, Irish Whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey and Kentucky Bourbon (which is also a whiskey.) But what about Welsh Whisky? The vowel-hating nation next to England is known mostly for Tom Jones and having a language that requires three tongues to properly speak. Actually, I’m just kidding. The country of Wales isn’t actually known at all.
But Penderyn single malt welsh whisky may just put them on the map. With notes of raisins and light fruit, this is a much lighter delicate than your average heavily peated LaPhroaig or Ardbeg. Which makes it well-liked by critics and women alike. Pull out a bottle of this the next time someone of the opposite sex or a well-known whisky critic comes over.
Say this to sound smart: Penderyn finishes its ageing process in Madeira casks which gives it a subtlety and compexity not seen in other whiskies.
Say this to sound stupid: I’m pretty sure my mom had sex with Tom Jones.
Proof: 92 (46% abv)
Price: $45
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