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Six Lovely Whiskies To Buy For Valentine's Day

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Whiskey for Valentine's Day? Why not.

It's not there aren't any female whiskey aficionados. But I will say most of these suggestions seem to me to be much more appropriate for men than women. After all, how many really great Valentine's Day gifts are there for men? Jewelry? Sure, for the right man, who wants a new ring or cuff-links. Bracelets? Not so much. Please.

But whiskey, special whiskies, for the whiskey loving man? That's a can't miss present. But not just any whiskey. Given the nature of the day, look for a whisky that is lush, special, characteristics. Deep amber colors, nice age, finishes of chocolate and marzipan. To do it right, think "sex in a glass."

Here are six suggestions that fit the bill. And they all should be available at better liquor stores with a decent whiskey selection.

Glenmorangie 18-year old: Price $100.00
Once it has spent 15 years maturing in American white oak casks approximately 30% is transferred into Spanish Oloroso casks to spend a further three years maturing. Then, when both have reached 18 years, it is blended back together to create a whisky with a rich bouquet and full, rounded flavor. The taste is balanced between honey, malt and flowery scents. Dates and figs emerge in the background with a hint of wood smoke. Think of Glenmorangie 18-year old like having candy, flowers and a wood fire all in the one glass.

Amrut Fusion: $50-$65.00
Introduce your mate to a whisky he or she has probably never tried. This whisky, from India, is one of the best in the world, especially under $100. Combining Indian malt and peated Scottish malt, it has a sweet side, but not too sweet. The taste includes vanilla custard, peat, dried pineapple. It will be unexpected, like a good gift should be.

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Heaven Hill 2010 Parker's Heritage Collection To Launch

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The 2010 Parker's Heritage Collection bourbon from Bardstown, Kentucky distiller Heaven Hill will be a 10-year old, non-chill filtered, cask strength wheated bourbon! The novelty of this is that Heaven Hill historically uses a Rye mash.

This will be the fourth release in this series. It will begin shipping in late August. Price $80.00. There will only be 4,800 750 ml bottles released.

The 2010 release is the first of the series produced at the Bernheim Distillery in Lousiville, KY, which Heaven Hill acquired in 1999. It is where Old Fitzgerald bourbon is distilled.

Parker's Heritage Collection has been very well received since it was launched, and the new release should be sought after when released. The 2009 "Golden Anniversary," so named for master distiller Parker Beam's fifty years practicing his craft, was Malt Advocate's "American Whiskey of The Year."

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