Articles by Mike Kaperys

Mike is an avid whisky enthusiast from Yorkshire, England. A software engineer by trade, he founded Mash Whisky in 2021 as a hobby project and learning exercise. Initially a fan of bourbon, Mike now finds himself reaching for Islay scotch more often than not. His current favorite cocktail is the New York Sour.

A tasting card from the Pour and Sip August 2022 whisky tasting box

Pour & Sip August 2022 review

I've been a Pour & Sip member for a long time; since their second box, I think. I have a heap of tasting cards from previous tasting boxes sitting on my desk, collecting dust. As every tasting passes I think to myself "I really aught to do something with those". Well, this is that something!

FEW Spirits

Rye Spirit

FEW Rye spirit review

Winner of Whisky Advocate's award for Craft Whiskey of the Year in 2013 and Double Gold in the Rye Whiskey category at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2020, this bottling from FEW has made quite a name for itself!

Suntory Yamazaki

Single Malt

The Yamazaki Distiller’s Reserve review

To the average whisky drinker, Yamazaki whisky might be an unfamiliar sight. Although that isn't through any fault of the distillery, and it's certainly not a reflection on the quality of the whisky, in fact, it's quite the opposite!

The ingredients for a Rusty Nail cocktail laid on a table

Rusty Nail recipe

The Rusty Nail is a classic two-ingredient scotch-based cocktail dating back to the 1930s, which was featured in Difford's Guide's Top 100 Cocktails.

Lagavulin

Single Malt Scotch

Lagavulin 2005 Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish review

Each year Diageo releases a limited run of Lagavulin Distillers Edition bottlings. Usually, Lagavulin uses their standard 16-year whisky as the base and finishes it in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, however, this release uses a 15-year-old whisky as the base. Lagavulin says that these casks were selected to honour the flavour profile of that distilling year - meaning this expression isn't just Lagavulin 16 all dressed up.

Jura

Single Malt Scotch

Jura Tide 21 Year review

In 2018 following the re-launch of their core range, Jura introduced two new 21 year old expressions - Tide and Time. While Tide is generally available, Time is exclusive to the travel market.

The Cardrona

Single Malt

The Cardrona Just Hatched review

"Just Hatched" from New Zealand distillers The Cardrona was released in 2019 in celebration of their whisky turning 3 years old. Bottled at cask-strength, Just Hatched has already made it's mark on the whisky scene by winning the New Zealand’s Best Single Malt Whisky award in the 12 years and under category at the World Whiskies Awards in 2020.

An empty bottle of Eagle Rare 10 Year Old

Buffalo Trace

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Eagle Rare 10 Year Old review

Most whiskey lovers have a special couple of bottles that they just can't walk past without buying. In a lot of cases Eagle Rare 10 Year Old is one such bottle. With a 10 year age statement and a ~£35 price tag, it's easy to understand why.

A bottle of Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon sitting on purple slate

Bourbon Categories 101

Bourbon, Single Barrel, Kentucky Straight, Bottled in Bond - what's the difference? If you've ever wondered this, then this post is for you.

A bottle of Octomore 11.1 in a whisky shop

Bruichladdich

Single Malt Scotch

Octomore 11.1 5 Year Old review

Octomore! The name has become synonymous with peat, and to almost any peat lover this range will need no introduction. Octomore is a super-heavily peated cask strength Islay single malt scotch whisky which will very likely feature in a lot of peat lovers collections.

Arran

Single Malt Scotch

Arran Port Cask Finish review

Released in 2010, Arran Port Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch was introduced as part of Arran’s ex-wine cask finish series, alongside an Amarone and a Sauternes cask finish.

Wild Turkey

Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Wild Turkey Rare Breed (Bourbon) review

Wild Turkey Rare Breed Bourbon is a barrel-proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon known for being an accessible, affordable and very good barrel-proof dram. A rare sight these days!

A bottle of 1792 Bottled in Bond Bourbon sitting on purple slate

What is "Bottled in Bond"?

"Bottled in Bond"... You'll have almost certainly heard the term before, and maybe own a couple of bottles, but what does it actually mean?

A New York Sour cocktail being spritzed with oil

New York Sour recipe

The New York Sour is a delicious riff on the traditional Whiskey Sour which includes a float of dry red wine - a subtle variation which adds an additional layer of complexity to a classic drink.

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