A World of
New Whisky Options.
Each month, whisky contributor Renaud Timson assembles a shortlist of 5 superb whiskies to seek out and try. Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, Canadian, Irish, or possibly a mixture of various whisky styles; whatever Renaud deems worthy of sipping he compiles into a fresh ‘Top 5’. list of expressions we like to call ‘The Five After Five’.
Check out this month’s latest Top 5 below.
Cheers.
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