Scotchology

Malt Advocate announced their 2008 Whisky Awards at the New York WhiskyFest.  We took a little bit of time and pulled up some quick info about each of the award winners, hoping that something would be in the novice whisky drinker price range. Will definitely see if we can get our hands on othe Antiquary 21 (~$100), High West Rendezvous Rye (~$45) and the Ancient Ancient Age Ten Year ($15).

Top Ten New Whiskies for 2008 (listed alphabetically)

The Antiquary Blended Scotch, 21 year old ~$100
MA Rating: 94

The Balvenie Vintage Cask, 1976 vintage ~ $800
MA Rating: 94

Black Bowmore, 1964 vintage, 42 year old ~ $4,500
MA Rating: 97

White Bowmore, 1964 vintage, 43 year old ~ $6,000
MA Rating: 94

Brora , 30 year old ~ $400
MA Rating: 95

High West Rendezvous Rye, Batch No. 10 ~ $45
MA Rating: 95

Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve Irish Whiskey ~$250
MA Rating: 95

The Last Drop Blended Scotch ~ $2,000
MA Rating: 95

Parker’s Heritage Collection Bourbon, 27 year old ~ $200
MA Rating: 96

Willett Family Reserve Bourbon, 25 year old ~ $175
MA Rating: 95

Best Buy of the Year
Ancient Ancient Age Ten Year Old – $15
MA Rating: 85

American Whiskey of the Year
Parker’s Heritage Collection 27 Year Old Bourbon ~ $200
MA Rating: 96

Canadian Whisky of the Year
Canadian Club 150th Anniversary 30 Year Old ~ $150 – $200
MA Rating: 93

Irish Whiskey of the Year
Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve, 2007 Release ~ $250
MA Rating: 95

Scotch Blended Whisky of the Year
The Antiquary 21 year old ~ $100
MA Rating: 94

Scotch Malt Whisky of the Year
Black Bowmore, 1964 Vintage, 42 year old ~ $4,500
MA Rating: 97