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East Village Whiskey Guide
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“Don’t you drink? I notice you speak slightingly of the
bottle. I have drunk since I was fifteen and few things
have given me more pleasure. When you work hard all day
with your head and know you must work again the next
day what else can change your ideas and make them run on a different plane like whisky? When you are cold and wet what else can warm you?”
Ernest Hemingway
USUALLY DISTILLED THREE TIMES, TRADITIONALLY USING POT STILLS.
BY LAW IRISH WHISKEY MUST BE PRODUCED IN IRELAND AND AGED IN WOODEN CASKS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS, THOUGH USUALLY IT IS THREE OR FOUR TIMES THAT LENGTH.
UNPEATED MALT IS ALMOST ALWAYS USED. THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF IRISH WHISKEY ARE:
SINGLE MALT, SINGLE GRAIN, POT STILL AND BLENDED.
Single Malt/Grain
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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DRUMSAMBO: ALMOND, COCONUT, RED CURRANT | 10 | 14 |
KNAPPOGUE CASTLE 12 SINGLE MALT: FRESH FRUIT, HONEY, VANILLA | 8 | 16 |
METHOD & MADNESS VIRIGIN SPANISH OAK: CITRUS, SHORTBREAD, TART FRUIT | 10 | 18 |
TEELING SINGLE MALT: RIPE APPLE, MELON, ORANGE MARMALADE, CLOVES | 10 | 19 |
TEELING SINGLE GRAIN: SPICY, FRUIT NOTES, RED BERRIES, DRYING TANNIN | 10 | 19 |
TEELING BLACK PITS SINGLE MALT: BBQ SMOKE, HONEY, ALL SPICE | 10 | 18 |
TULLAMORE D.E.W 14 SINGLE MALT: CITUS, SHERRIED SWEETNESS | 10 | 20 |
TULLAMORE D.E.W 18 SINGLE MALT: ZESTY CITRUS, POACHED APPLES | 20 | 40 |
Single Pot Still
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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GREEN SPOT: SWEET BARLEY, BOURBON OAK, CREAMY VANILLA | 12 | 24 |
BLUE SPOT 7: CLOVE, BLACK PEPPER, OAK | 40 | 80 |
GOLD SPOT 9: DARK FRUIT, FENNEL, COFFEE | 19 | 38 |
YELLOW SPOT 12: STONE FRUIT, BARLEY, VANILLA | 23 | 45 |
RED SPOT 15: BLACK CURRANT, RED WINE, OAK | 45 | 90 |
POWERS JOHNS LANE: DARK CHOCOLATE, HONEY, DRIED APRICOTS | 11 | 22 |
TEELING WONDER OF WOOD VIRGIN CHINKAPIN OAK | 15 | 30 |
REDBREAST 12: TOASTED WOOD, SHERRY, CREAMY, SPICY | 14 | 27 |
REDBREAST 21: PINEAPPLE, PRUNES, CARAMELIZED APPLE, LEATHER | 45 | 90 |
REDBREAST CASK STRENGTH: FRUITCAKE, APPLE, BAKING SPICE | 15 | 30 |
Premium Blends
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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JJ CORRY GAEL: STONEFRUIT, NUTMEG, SHORTBREAD | 15 | 30 |
JJ CORRY: HANSON: VANILLA, COCONUT, GREEN APPLE | 10 | 20 |
MIDELTON VERY RARE: BUTTERSCOTCH, WOOD RESIN, VANILLA | 45 | 90 |
TEELING SMALL BATCH: NOTES OF RUM, SLIGHTLY WOODY, SWEET SPICE | 10 | 14 |
TULLAMORE D.E.W 12: SWEET & SPICY NOTES, WOODY BACKGROUND | 10 | 18 |
Blends
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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JAMESON: MARMALADE, FUDGE, ORCHARD FRUITS, VANILLA CREAM | 10 | 14 |
POWERS GOLD LABEL: CINNAMON, VANILLA, TOASTED OAK, NUTMEG | 10 | 13 |
TULLAMORE D.E.W: DELICATE FLORAL NOSE, GENTLE FRUIT ON THE PALATE | 10 | 13 |
LOST IRISH: CHOCOLATE, DATES, BANANA | 10 | 14 |
AMERICAN WHISKEY IS PRIMARILY MADE FROM A MASH OF CEREAL GRAIN. THE TWO MAIN TYPES OF AMERICAN WHISKEY ARE BOURBON AND RYE. THESE WHISKIES CAN BE MADE ANYWHERE IN THE U.S. HOWEVER KENTUCKY IS THE BY FAR THE LARGEST PRODUCER OF BOURBON. JACK DANIELS IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN AMERICAN WHISKEY THAT IS NOT BOURBON OR RYE.
BOURBON IS GOVERNED BY 5 MAIN LAWS
1. PRODUCED IN THE U.S.
2. MADE FROM A GRAIN MIXTURE OF AT LEAST 51% CORN.
3. AGED IN NEW CHARRED OAK BARRELS.
4. ENTER THE BARREL AT 125 PROOF.
5. BOTTLED AT 80 PROOF OR MORE.
RYE HAS ALMOST IDENTICAL RULES; THE MAIN ONE BEING THAT RYE MUST BE MADE FROM A GRAIN MIXTURE OF 51% RYE. GENERALLY SPICIER AND LESS SWEET THAN BOURBON.
Bourbon
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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ANGEL’S ENVY: TOFFEE, CREAMY VANILLA, MAPLE SYRUP | 10 | 16 |
BASIL HAYDEN’S: TEA, PEPPERMINT, HONEY, TOUCH OF FRUIT | 10 | 18 |
BAKER’S 7: TOFFEE, DARK FRUIT, NUTTY, VANILLA, COFFEE | 11 | 22 |
BARDSTOWN ORIGIN: STONEFRUIT, LIGHT RYE SPICE, TOUCH OF VANILLA | 10 | 16 |
BARREL BOURBON: BATCH NUMBER 32 AGED 5 YEARS | 13 | 26 |
BLANTON’S: DRIED CITRUS, ORANGE PEEL, BURNT SUGAR, CARAMEL | 13 | 25 |
BOOKER’S: VANILLA, SMOKY CHARCOAL, TOBACCO | 14 | 28 |
BUFFALO TRACE EXPERIMENTAL SERIES 36 MONTH STAVE | 35 | 70 |
BUFFALO TRACE EXPERIMENTAL SERIES 48 MONTH STAVE | 35 | 70 |
BUFFALO TRACE: CEREAL SWEETNESS, TOFFEE | 10 | 15 |
BULLEIT: OAKY, SMOKY, HONEY, VANILLA | 10 | 15 |
CHARLES GOODNIGHT: MESQUITE, CARAMEL, HAZELNUT | 10 | 14 |
EAGLE RARE: TOFFEE, LEATHER, CANDIED ALMONDS, RICH COCOA | 10 | 15 |
EAGLE RARE 17:VANILLA, CINNAMON, TOBACCO | 45 | 90 |
EVAN WILLIAMS BIB: CARAMEL, CITRUS, VANILLA, BLACK PEPPER | 10 | 13 |
E.H TAYLOR SMALL BATCH BIB: CARAMEL APPLES, CORN, VANILLA, CINNAMON | 11 | 22 |
ELIJAH CRAIG: VANILLA BEANS, TOFFEE, SPICE, CREAMY SWEETNESS | 10 | 14 |
FOUR ROSES YELLOW LABEL: MARMALADE, TOFFEE, HONEY, TOASTY OAK | 10 | 14 |
FOUR ROSES SMALL BATCH: HONEY, WINTER SPICE, CRÈME ANGLAISE | 10 | 15 |
FOUR ROSES SINGLE BARREL: WOODY, MAPLE SYRUP, RIPE PLUM, CHERRIES | 10 | 18 |
GEORGE T STAGG: UNCUT & UNFILTERED, CURRENT BOTTLE 116.9PROOF | 45 | 90 |
HENRY MCKENNA SINGLE BARREL 10 BIB: CURRENT BARREL NUMBER 11378 | 10 | 18 |
JEFFERSON’S RESERVE: DRIED FRUITS, CIGAR LEAF, TOFFEE DRY SPICE | 11 | 22 |
JEFFERSON'S OCEAN: RAISIN, CARAMEL, RYE | 13 | 26 |
KNOB CREEK 9: SALTY BUTTER, RYE, DARK CHOCOLATE, NUT OILS, VANILLA | 10 | 15 |
LARCENY BARREL PROOF C923 126.4 PROOF: BROWN BUTTER, CINNAMON, OAK | 10 | 20 |
MAKERS MARK: VANILLA, COCOA BEANS, FRESH FRUIT | 10 | 15 |
MAKERS MARK 46: FRENCH OAK, VANILLA, SPICE | 10 | 17 |
MICHTER'S: SEMI SWEET, SPICE, DRY WOOD, PINE FINISH | 10 | 16 |
MICHTER'S 10: PLUM, DRIED FIG, CREAMY VANILLA | 30 | 60 |
NEW RIFF BOURBON BIB: TOASTED OAK, BAKED APPLE, SWEET CARAMEL | 10 | 18 |
OLD CARTER BATCH 3 NY/NJ 117.2 PROOF: RED PEPPER, TOBACCO, WALNUT | 30 | 60 |
OLD FORESTER: SWEET CORN, GINGER, CARAMEL | 10 | 16 |
OLD RIP VAN WINKLE 10: CARAMEL, PECAN, OAK | 20 | 40 |
PARKERS HERITAGE BARREL STRENGTH: MAPLE, PUMPERNICKEL | 40 | 80 |
PARKERS HERITAGE 11: TOBACCO, CINNAMON, CREAMED CORN | 40 | 80 |
PENELOPE VALENCIA: BURNT ORANGE, FRENCH VANILLA, WALNUT | 10 | 20 |
VAN WINKLE SPECIAL RESERVE 12: BUTTERSCOTCH, CINNAMON, HONEY | 30 | 60 |
PAPPY VAN WINKLE 15: WOODY, CHERRIES, TOFFEE, VANILLA, TOBACCO | 65 | 130 |
REDEMPTION: VANILLA, CARAMEL, CRACKED PEPPER | 10 | 14 |
WELLER RESERVE: ALMOND, CREAMED CORN, OAKY FINISH | 10 | 20 |
WELLER ANTIQUE: FRUIT NOTES WITH SHARP SPICY TONES | 10 | 20 |
WILLIAM LARUE WELLER: PLUM, CREME BRULEE, CHERRY | 45 | 90 |
WILLET 8: VANILLA, FUDGE, PEPPERMINT | 25 | 50 |
WOODFORD RESERVE OAT GRAIN: CLOVE, NUTMEG, DARK CHOCOLATE | 15 | 30 |
WOODFORD RESERVE BATCH PROOF: CHERRY, ALLSPICE | 15 | 30 |
WOODFORD RESERVE: OAK, VANILLA, CHOCOLATE, MARMALADE | 10 | 18 |
WOODFORD RESERVE DBL OAKED: DARK FRUIT, CHOCOLATE, APPLE | 10 | 20 |
WIDOW JANE: BUTTER, TOFFEE, CHERRY WOOD | 13 | 25 |
Rye
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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BULLEIT: GENTLE SPICINESS, CARAMEL CORN, DRIED FRUIT, TOFFEE | 10 | 15 |
BARREL SEAGRASS: RIPE APRICOT, ELDERFLOWER, PEAR | 10 | 20 |
COLONEL E.H. TAYLOR(BIB): DRIED FRUIT, BLACK PEPPER, OAKY DRYNESS | 11 | 22 |
HIGH WEST DOUBLE RYE: CINNAMON, LICORICE ROOT, DARK CHOCOLATE | 10 | 15 |
JAMES E. PEPPER 1776: SPICY, CLOVES, CINNAMON, VANILLA, HONEY | 10 | 13 |
THOMAS H HANDY: MINT, CINNAMON, CLOVE | 45 | 90 |
MICHTER’S: LIGHT SPICE, BLACK PEPPER, MARMALADE, PLUM, RAISIN | 10 | 18 |
MICHTER'S 10: PLUM, DRIED FIG, CREAMY VANILLA | 30 | 60 |
OLD OVERHOLT: SHARP FRUIT, GRAINY AROMAS, GINGER, CINNAMON | 10 | 13 |
PAPPY VAN WINKLE 13 RYE: SWEET TOBACCO, ROASTED NUTS, WHITE PEPPER | 80 | 160 |
PIKESVILLE: VANILLA, CITRUS PEEL, PEPPER, LICORICE | 10 | 14 |
RITTENHOUSE: HONEY, OAK, VANILLA, COCOA, RAISIN, SPICY | 10 | 13 |
RUSSELL’S RESERVE 6: MARZIPAN, TOFFEE, ALLSPICE, ROASTED NUTS | 10 | 16 |
SAZERAC: CARAMEL, VANILLA, BERRY FRUIT | 10 | 14 |
SAZERAC 18: OAK, LEATHER, MOLASSES | 45 | 90 |
TEMPLETON: FLORAL SPICY GRASS, BURNT ORANGE, BAKING SPICES | 10 | 13 |
WIDOW JANE: TOFFEE, CHERRY WOOD, BURNT ORANGE | 10 | 16 |
WILLET 4: HONEYED APPLES, TOFFEE, APRICOT, SPICE, BARREL SUGAR | 10 | 20 |
GENERALLY DISTILLED TWICE AND MUST BE MADE IN SCOTLAND AND MATURED FOR A MINIMUM OF THREE YEARS. THE AGE STATEMENT ON A BOTTLE MUST REFLECT THE AGE OF THE YOUNGEST WHISKY IN THAT BOTTLE. THE DISTINCTIVE SMOKY FLAVOR IS DUE TO THE USE OF PEAT SMOKE TO TREAT THE MALT. SCOTCH MALT WHISKIES ARE DIVIDED INTO 5 MAIN REGIONS: HIGHLAND, LOWLAND, ISLAY, SPEYSIDE & CAMPBELTOWN.
Highland
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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ABERFELDY 12: GREEN APPLE, PEAR | 10 | 18 |
ABERFELDY 21: HONEY, DRIED FRUIT | 23 | 46 |
THE DALMORE 12: CITRUS, COFFEE, CINNAMON, ORANGE, PLUM | 13 | 26 |
THE DALMORE CIGAR MALT: TOBACCO, BLACK PEPPER, ORANGE ZEST | 23 | 45 |
DALWHINNIE 15: TOFFEE, NECTARINE, CUSTARD | 10 | 20 |
DEANSTON 12: CEREAL, OAK, VANILLA | 10 | 18 |
THE GLENDRONACH 12: RAISINS, NUTS, GINGER, SMOKY TOFFEE | 11 | 22 |
GLENMORANGIE 10: CITRUS, VANILLA, ORANGE, PEACH | 10 | 16 |
GLENMORANGIE NECTAR D’OR: BERRY FRUITS, CEREAL NOTES, DESSERT WINE | 14 | 28 |
GLENMORANGIE SIGNET: CHOCOLATE RAISINS, COCOA, LYCHEE, MALT | 40 | 80 |
GLENMORANGE 18: CINNAMON, BUTTERSCOTCH, DARK SUGAR | 20 | 40 |
LOCH LOMAND 12: FIVE SPICE, ORCHARD FRUIT, PLUM | 10 | 18 |
OBAN 14: CHOPPED MINT, DEMERARA SUGAR, CINNAMON | 16 | 32 |
OBAN LITTLE BAY: SEA SALT, BROWN SUGAR, OAK | 16 | 32 |
TULLIBARDINE: CHOCOLATE, ALLSPICE, PEAR | 10 | 16 |
Islands
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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HIGHLAND PARK 12 (ORKNEY): HONEY, CITRUS, GREEN TEA, PEPPERY SPICE | 10 | 18 |
TALISKER 10 (SKYE): SWEET APPLE PEELS, PEPPERY FINISH | 14 | 27 |
Islay
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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ARDBEG 10: BLACK PEPPER, CINNAMON-SPICED TOFFEE, PEAT | 12 | 24 |
ARDBEG UIGEADAIL: RIPE FRUIT, SMOKED BARLEY, FRESH ESPRESSO | 14 | 28 |
BOWMORE 12: HONEY, LEMON ZEST, PEAT | 10 | 20 |
BRUICHLADDICH THE CLASSIC LADDIE: FRUIT, BROWN SUGAR, SWEET MALT | 10 | 20 |
BRUICHLADDICH PORT CHARLOTTE HEAVILY PEAED: INTENSE PEAT | 11 | 22 |
BUNNAHABHAIN 25: LEATHER, ROASTED NUTS, SPICED OAK | 30 | 60 |
CAOL ILA 12: FLORAL, PEPPERY, PEATY | 15 | 30 |
LAGAVULIN 8: HONEY ROASTED NUTS, TOASTED ALMOND, PEAT | 13 | 25 |
LAPHROAIG 10: IODINE, BLACK PEPPER, CHILI, INTENSE PEAT | 11 | 22 |
LAPHROAIG 16 (DUNCAN TAYLOR): | 50 | 100 |
Lowland
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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AUCHENTOSHAN 3 WOOD: BLACKCURRANT, ORANGE, BUTTERSCOTCH | 14 | 28 |
GLENKINNCHIE 12: BARLEY SWEETNESS, TANNIC OAK, MADEIRA, HONEY | 13 | 26 |
Campbeltown
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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HAZELBURN 9: SOFT FRUIT, LIGHT TANNINS, VANILLA | 10 | 20 |
GLEN SCOTIA DBL CASK: PEACH, GREEN APPLE, VANILLA FUDGE | 10 | 20 |
LONGROW PEATED: PEAT, PEPPER, GOOSEBERRY | 17 | 34 |
SPRINGBANK 10: SALTY, DARK CHOCOLATE, RAISINS | 11 | 22 |
SPRINGBANK 15: CARAMEL, GUAVA, FRUIT SALAD, OAKED TANNINS | 17 | 34 |
SPRINGBANK 18: LEATHER, SHORTBREAD, SUBTLE PEAT | 20 | 40 |
Speyside
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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ABERLOUR 12: PEPPER, LEATHER, HAZELNUT, PEAR, APRICOT | 11 | 22 |
ABERLOUR 16: SHERRY, VANILLA, HONEY, BARLEY SWEETNESS | 21 | 42 |
ABERLOUR 18: RAISIN, LIQUORICE, APRICOT, NUTMEG | 35 | 70 |
THE BALVENIE 12 DOUBLE WOOD: SOFT FRUIT, VANILLA, SHERRY, CINNAMON | 13 | 26 |
THE BALVENIE 14 CARIBBEAN CASK: PASSION FRUIT, SWEET VANILLA, ORANGE | 16 | 32 |
THE BALVENIE 25 SINGLE BARREL: GINGER, BAKED APPLE, FENNEL | 65 | 130 |
THE BALVENIE 30: CANDIED ORANGE, DARK CHOCOLATE, HINTS OF PLUM | 80 | 160 |
CAPERDONICH 20 (DUNCAN TAYLOR): RICH ORANGE, SPICY OAK | 80 | 160 |
THE GLENLIVET 12: FRUITY, FLORAL AROMAS, HONEY, SWEET FLAVORS | 12 | 24 |
THE GLENLIVET NÀDURRA FIRST FILL: ORANGE, GREEN APPLE, CLOVE | 15 | 30 |
GLENFIDDICH 12: ALMOND, PEAR, CLOVE | 12 | 24 |
GLENFIDDICH 14: VANILLA, BROWN SUGAR | 13 | 25 |
GLENFIDDICH 18: TOFFEE, APPLE, GRAPEFRUIT | 18 | 36 |
GLENFIDDICH 21: BARLEY, ORANGE, HONEY | 28 | 56 |
THE MACALLAN 12: FLOWERY NOTES, SHERRY, HONEY, BLACKCURRANT | 30 | 60 |
THE MACALLAN 18: GINGER, CLOVE, ORANGE, SWEET TOFFEE | 55 | 110 |
Blended
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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COMPASS BOX GREAT KING STREET GLASGOW BLEND: CITRUS, GINGER | 10 | 14 |
COMPASS BOX SPICE TREE: DRIED HERB, VANILLA, OAK, PEPPERY | 13 | 25 |
COMPASS BOX THE LOST BLEND: FLORAL, PEPPERY, NUTMEG | 10 | 20 |
DEWAR’S WHITE LABEL: MALT, HONEY, SPICES, VANILLA, HINT OF PEAT | 10 | 14 |
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK: VANILLA, CEDAR, CHOCOLATE | 10 | 16 |
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE: TOFFEE, CHOCOLATE, DRIED FRUIT, HONEY | 38 | 65 |
MONKEY SHOULDER: ZESTY ORANGE, SPICED OAK, VANILLA | 10 | 14 |
BANK NOTE (A.D RATTRAY): VANILLA, RICH SWEETNESS, SUBTLE PEAT | 10 | 13 |
International Whiskey
Whiskey Name | 1 oz | 2 oz |
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HAKUSHU 12 (JAPAN): CEDAR WOOD, TART APPLES, WHITE PEPPER | 25 | 50 |
HIBIKI HARMONY (JAPAN): RASPBERRY, PLUM, PEPPER | 15 | 30 |
TOKI (JAPAN): GREEN APPLES, FLORAL HONEY, VANILLA, FRESH GINGER | 10 | 14 |
YAMAZAKI 12 SINGLE MALT (JAPAN): HONEY, CLOVE, PEACH, CRANBERRY | 25 | 50 |