Reviews Archive
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![In the town of Wick on the remote north coast of Scotland, lies the relatively little-known Old Pulteney distillery. It has been owned by the very progressive Inver House Distillers since 1995 and they have done a great job of rejuvinating the old distillery. The original distillery was established in 1826 by James Henderson. It [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/old-pulteney-single-malt-scotch-whisky-115x115.jpg "Old Pulteney Single Malt 12-years (Review)")
Old Pulteney Single Malt 12-years (Review)
Posted on May 12, 2012 | No CommentsIn the town of Wick on the remote north coast of Scotland, lies the relatively little-known Old Pulteney distillery. It has been owned by the very progressive Inver House Distillers since 1995 and they have done a great job of rejuvinating the old distillery. The original distillery was established in 1826 by James Henderson. It [...] -
![Cold Steel is the leader in edged weaponry and continues to pioneer innovation in the industry through design, durability and overall performance. Started in 1980, Cold Steel has been making the highest quality knives ever since with devotion to quality craftsmanship and customer service. It’s no wonder they are the knife of choice for the [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cold-steel-115x115.jpg "Cold Steel: Knives Made to Last")
Cold Steel: Knives Made to Last
Posted on May 11, 2012 | No CommentsCold Steel is the leader in edged weaponry and continues to pioneer innovation in the industry through design, durability and overall performance. Started in 1980, Cold Steel has been making the highest quality knives ever since with devotion to quality craftsmanship and customer service. It’s no wonder they are the knife of choice for the [...] -
![Like many whisky distilleries in Scotland, The Glenrothes was founded in the late nineteenth century, 1879 to be exact, and has changed hands a number of times since. It started out under the same leadership as The Macallan, but is now part of the Berry Bros. & Rudd portfolio.
Whiskies from The Glenrothes distillery are not [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/glenrothes-1995-115x115.jpg "The Glenrothes 1995 (Review)")
The Glenrothes 1995 (Review)
Posted on April 28, 2012 | No CommentsLike many whisky distilleries in Scotland, The Glenrothes was founded in the late nineteenth century, 1879 to be exact, and has changed hands a number of times since. It started out under the same leadership as The Macallan, but is now part of the Berry Bros. & Rudd portfolio. Whiskies from The Glenrothes distillery are not [...] -
![Pennsylvania was Kentucky before Kentucky was Kentucky. Even the legendary Beam family has roots in Pennsylvania, but subsequently uprooted to Kentucky to keep the family business going strong. Long before Prohibition, there was another war waged on American boozers.
The Whiskey Rebellion, which was sparked in 1794, when whiskey distiller, Philip Wigle, and over five-thousand rebellious [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/wigle-whiskey-115x115.jpg "Wigle Whiskey: A Rebellious Whiskey")
Wigle Whiskey: A Rebellious Whiskey
Posted on April 17, 2012 | No CommentsPennsylvania was Kentucky before Kentucky was Kentucky. Even the legendary Beam family has roots in Pennsylvania, but subsequently uprooted to Kentucky to keep the family business going strong. Long before Prohibition, there was another war waged on American boozers. The Whiskey Rebellion, which was sparked in 1794, when whiskey distiller, Philip Wigle, and over five-thousand rebellious [...] -
![It is said that on the 8th day, Man created beer…and there was much rejoicing. No one knows for sure, but that seems about right. One thing is for certain; one visit to The Church Brew Works and you will become a believer.
Located in the former St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, The Church [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/church-brew-works-feature-115x115.jpg "The Church Brew Works: Heaven on Earth")
The Church Brew Works: Heaven on Earth
Posted on April 13, 2012 | 1 CommentIt is said that on the 8th day, Man created beer…and there was much rejoicing. No one knows for sure, but that seems about right. One thing is for certain; one visit to The Church Brew Works and you will become a believer. Located in the former St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, The Church [...] -
![Tailgating is as American as apple pie and trans fat. Historians suggest the first official tailgate party was at a college football game between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869. The origins of tailgating can be traced back to the wild west when in 1866, Texas rancher, Charles Goodnight transformed a U.S. Army Studebaker wagon into [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/go-pong-115x115.jpg "GoPong: Everything Tailgating")
GoPong: Everything Tailgating
Posted on April 7, 2012 | 2 CommentsTailgating is as American as apple pie and trans fat. Historians suggest the first official tailgate party was at a college football game between Rutgers and Princeton in 1869. The origins of tailgating can be traced back to the wild west when in 1866, Texas rancher, Charles Goodnight transformed a U.S. Army Studebaker wagon into [...] -
![Few legends bring about the overwhelming curiosity and wonder as that of the 13 Crystal Skulls. Their supposed mystic powers and amazing craftsmanship still bewilder scientists and archaeologists alike. The legend has been shared by the Mayans, Aztecs, various Native American tribes and other indigenous peoples from around the world. Hell, even Indiana Jones had [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/crystal-head-vodka-115x115.jpg "Crystal Head Vodka: Pure Spirits")
Crystal Head Vodka: Pure Spirits
Posted on April 4, 2012 | No CommentsFew legends bring about the overwhelming curiosity and wonder as that of the 13 Crystal Skulls. Their supposed mystic powers and amazing craftsmanship still bewilder scientists and archaeologists alike. The legend has been shared by the Mayans, Aztecs, various Native American tribes and other indigenous peoples from around the world. Hell, even Indiana Jones had [...] -
![Luscious and weighty with beautifully integrated aromatic spices and waves of white pepper. Sweet, like toffee, vanilla, and dried fruit. Citric zest, linen, some dustiness, and hints of oak. My mother is Canadian. I’ve spent a lot of time there. There are some things Canadians know almost instinctively: “Double-double” is coffee, usually Tim Horton’s coffee, [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/alberta-springs-whisky-115x115.jpg "Alberta Springs Canadian Whisky (10 Years)")
Alberta Springs Canadian Whisky (10 Years)
Posted on March 30, 2012 | 2 CommentsLuscious and weighty with beautifully integrated aromatic spices and waves of white pepper. Sweet, like toffee, vanilla, and dried fruit. Citric zest, linen, some dustiness, and hints of oak. My mother is Canadian. I’ve spent a lot of time there. There are some things Canadians know almost instinctively: “Double-double” is coffee, usually Tim Horton’s coffee, [...] -
![Ah… the dreaded hangover: nature’s way of punishing us for being too happy. The irony of drinking is most of us could pull an all night bender and wake up feeling like a million bucks (when we were 18 and under the legal drinking age). Fact is, the older we get, the more like d00-doo [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/drinkwel-2-115x115.jpg "Drinkwel: The Multivitamin For People Who Drink")
Drinkwel: The Multivitamin For People Who Drink
Posted on March 21, 2012 | No CommentsAh… the dreaded hangover: nature’s way of punishing us for being too happy. The irony of drinking is most of us could pull an all night bender and wake up feeling like a million bucks (when we were 18 and under the legal drinking age). Fact is, the older we get, the more like d00-doo [...] -
![It’s said that to truly know where you’re going, you must first know where you’ve been. Remembering history in its purest, unadulterated form is key to preserving the future for generations to come. In these busy times, it’s often hard to sit back and enjoy the finer things that life has to offer. For those [...]](http://guymanningham.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/arsenal-cider-house-115x115.jpg "Arsenal Cider House: History in the Making")
Arsenal Cider House: History in the Making
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s said that to truly know where you’re going, you must first know where you’ve been. Remembering history in its purest, unadulterated form is key to preserving the future for generations to come. In these busy times, it’s often hard to sit back and enjoy the finer things that life has to offer. For those [...]
