Kosher Wine Guides
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Templeton Rye: What It Tastes Like and What It Costs
Templeton Rye Aged 4 Years is $34.99, comes out of a town of 350 people in western Iowa, and is the approachable end of the rye category on purpose. What four years in new oak buys you, the Manhattan to build with it, and where it sits against High West, Redemption, James E. Pepper and Dad's Hat.
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Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey: What It Is and What It Costs
Proper 12 is a triple-distilled Irish blend aged in ex-bourbon barrels and nothing else, bottled at 40% and priced at $34.99. Where the name comes from, how it tastes, what to mix it with, and the five Irish whiskeys sitting either side of it on our shelf.
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Irish Whiskey vs Scotch: What Changes?
Irish whiskey is triple distilled and unpeated, so it drinks smoother. Scotch is distilled twice and can carry smoke. Here is the real gap, and what to buy. -
Johnnie Walker Labels Explained: Red, Black, Green, Blue
Red, Black, Green, Gold and Blue decoded: the Johnnie Walker colors are a style and price ladder, not a quality ranking. Here is what each label is actually for. -
How Much Is a Bottle of Whiskey? A Price Guide
A good bottle of whiskey costs $40 to $70, and that window covers almost everything worth drinking regularly. Here is the full price map, tier by tier. -
Scotch vs Whiskey: Spelling, Grain, and Geography
All Scotch is whisky, but only whisky made in Scotland can be called Scotch. Here is what the spelling tells you, why Scotch tastes drier, and what each region does. -
Bourbon vs Whiskey: Every Bourbon Is a Whiskey
Every bourbon is a whiskey, but most whiskey is not bourbon. The rules that define bourbon, how it differs from Scotch, rye and Irish, and which to buy first. -
Is Your Whiskey Kosher? Bourbon, Scotch, and What to Check
Plain unflavored whiskey is treated as kosher by most authorities. The questions start with flavored whiskey and sherry or wine cask finishing. What to check first.
