Monthly Archives: May 2013

Bruichladdich – Progressive Hebridean Distillers

Posted on May 28, 2013 by buffalowhiskeyguild

Just last week, BWG was featured on Bruichladdich’s website in a news article highlighting whisky aficionados and groups who have an enthusiastic social media presence. It praised those who tout and take pride in their local products and services. “We need … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Pride, Single Malt Scotch, Whiskey Social | Tagged Bruichladdich, Islay, laddie 10, local pride, malt whisky, organic, Rum Cask, scotch whisky, Single Malt Scotch, the classic, Whiskey, Whisky | Leave a comment

Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve

Posted on May 27, 2013 by buffalowhiskeyguild

In New York, summer officially kicks off on Memorial Day weekend. What better way to celebrate this great American holiday than with the most American of American spirits — Bourbon. Knob Creek bourbon is a staple of the bourbon world. … Continue reading →

Posted in American Whiskey, Bourbon | Tagged 9 year old bourbon, American whiskey, bourbon, knob creek, memorial day whiskey, Whiskey | Leave a comment

Bruichladdich 17 Rum Cask

Posted on May 20, 2013 by buffalowhiskeyguild

At BWG we concur that rum finished scotch is a seasonally appropriate choice when it comes to summertime whiskeys. A short time ago we reviewed The Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14 year old and compared it to the Bruichladdich 17 year … Continue reading →

Posted in Single Malt Scotch | Tagged 17 year old scotch, Bruichladdich, Islay, Rum Cask, scotch, Single Malt Scotch, Whiskey, Whisky | Leave a comment

High West Campfire

Posted on May 13, 2013 by buffalowhiskeyguild

May, the beginning of summer. During the rest of this beautiful month, BWG will be featuring and reviewing some of our favorite summertime whiskeys. We started off with the award winning Kilchoman Machir Bay, and we continue with another award … Continue reading →

Posted in American Whiskey | Tagged American whiskey, bourbon, Campfire, Drammie, High West, rye, scotch, Summer time whiskeys, Whiskey, Whisky | Leave a comment

Kilchoman Machir Bay 2012

Posted on May 6, 2013 by buffalowhiskeyguild

The Kilchoman Machir Bay was recently named Whiskey of the Year by the International Whiskey Competition (IWC) and the Buffalo Whiskey Guild was lucky enough to get our hands on one. Kilchomen Distillery was founded in 2005 and is the first new Islay distillery … Continue reading →