Sunday, July 10, 2011

Groomsman Gifts

I bought all my groomsmen whiskey as gifts - at the world's largest liquor store, which is conveniently located 7 blocks from my new home in Houston.

Longrow 14 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
It's a Campbeltown region Scotch whiskey that's a peatier version of the Springbank that I think is very nice.  Made by the same distillery in a limited run every year.

Suntory Yamazaki 18 Year Old
I posted once upon a time about the 12 year version of this whiskey, which is a Japanese whiskey aged in three types of oak cask.  I really liked the reasonably-priced 12 year, and I hope my best man will enjoy the 18.

Ardbeg Corryvreckan
Named after a famous maelstrom, it's a viscous, peaty Scotch whiskey for my friend who loves all things Islay.

Woodford Reserve Master's Collection
For my bride's brother, who prefers Bourbon whiskey, the seasoned oak finish Master's Collection edition.