Wine Review
Exploring New Spirits During Lockdown
A journey through flavor, variety, and the art of the home bar
10
Bottles Tried
~1
Month Consumption Time
4
Future Targets
Section I
Reviewing the Lockdown Collection
Lockdown has given me more time to enjoy my pastimes, and so far this year, I’ve had the following:
- →Johnnie Walker Black — 1.75L bottle
- →Kirkland Blended Scotch — 1.75L bottle
- →Wild Turkey 101 — Bourbon
- →Jim Beam — Bourbon
- →Black Velvet — Canadian whisky
- →Bacardi White Rum — Classic rum
- →Jameson — Irish whiskey
- →Balvenie 12 — Single malt
- →Dalmore 12 — Single malt
- →Highland Park 12 — Single malt
Plans for the Final Months of 2020
As I look toward the final months of 2020, I’d like to try at least one more single malt and a mix of bourbons, blended scotch, another bottom-shelf surprise, and maybe a gin or vodka. Possible choices include:
| Spirit | Category |
|---|---|
| Oban 14 | Single Malt |
| Maker’s Mark | Bourbon |
| Cutty Sark | Blended Scotch |
| Johnnie Walker Red | Blended Scotch |
Maintaining Variety
I’m trying to keep only 3-4 bottles at a time, as I generally can consume a full bottle within a month. The larger 1.75L bottles help me pace myself better. At the same time, it gets boring drinking the same thing, so having some variety with a single malt, a blend, and a bourbon makes things interesting.
Tip: Staging a rotation of single malts, blends, and bourbons keeps the home bar experience fresh without overwhelming your collection.
Expanding My Horizons
I’d also like to add a cognac, rum, and other spirits as I develop a better understanding and appreciation of different flavors.
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