Reviews and Articles

April 1, 2025

Whiskey Review: Barrell Craft Spirits Dovetail Gold Label

Introduction We’re back with another premium offering from one of our favorite whiskey producers: Barrell Craft Spirits. Today, we’re diving into Dovetail Gold Label, a luxury-tier expression that builds on the already beloved Dovetail …

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March 23, 2025

Whisky Review: Cutty Sark Blended Scotch

Introduction This week on Film & Whiskey, we cracked open a bottle of Cutty Sark Blended Scotch Whisky, one of the most recognizable (and historically underrated) Scotch brands on the market. Named after the famous clipper ship that’s sti…

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March 23, 2025

Talisker 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review

When it comes to peated Scotch, there’s a whole spectrum of intensity—and we’re starting to realize Talisker might have found the sweet spot. This week, we’re diving into the Talisker 10 Year, our first-ever review from the T…

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March 20, 2025

Whiskey Review: John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon

Introduction Today, we’re diving into John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon Whiskey, a unique expression from Virginia’s A. Smith Bowman Distillery. This bourbon has an interesting production process—it starts as Buffalo Trace&rsqu…

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March 20, 2025

Whisky Review: Rich and Rare Reserve Canadian Whisky

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Rich and Rare Reserve (or Rich & Rare Reserve, as the bottle states), a Canadian whisky that, if nothing else, has a name that exudes class. But does the whisky live up to the moniker? This is a blend…

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March 18, 2025

Whiskey Review: Rare Character The Exceptional Series 11-Year Kentucky Straight Malt

Introduction Today, we’re diving into a unique offering from Rare Character: The Exceptional Series 11-Year Kentucky Straight Malt Whiskey. This might be the first Rare Character product we’ve officially reviewed on the podcast, but it&…

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March 13, 2025

Whiskey Review: Eagle Rare 17-Year (2024) Bourbon

Introduction For the second time this season, we're reviewing Eagle Rare 17-Year. That alone is wild—after nine seasons of the podcast without ever getting our hands on a bottle, we've now had it twice in one season. Buffalo Trace has somehow…

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Feb. 25, 2025

Bourbon Review: Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak

Introduction This week on Film & Whiskey, we're diving into something special: the Bardstown Bourbon Company Distillery Reserve Cathedral French Oak Bourbon. As the inaugural release in Bardstown’s new Distillery Reserve line, this bottle…

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Feb. 20, 2025

Whisky Review: BenRiach 10 Year "The Original Ten" Speyside Single Malt Scotch

When it comes to Speyside single malts, we usually expect delicate, fruity profiles that showcase the region's signature style. But as we found out last week with Benromach 10, some Speysides pack an unexpected smoky punch. This week, we turn our at…

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Feb. 11, 2025

Whisky Review: Benromach 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch

Introduction Today, we're reviewing the Benromach 10 Year Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky—a scotch that, despite its regional designation, surprised us with its unexpected flavor profile. Benromach is a lesser-known but respected name in t…

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