Jim Murray’s 2010 Whisky Bible is out, and let the second-guessing begin. Jim’s annual guide to the world’s whiskies generates controversy every year, and he’ll answer his critics and discuss his choices for the year’s best new whiskies in this episode. In the news, new releases from The Dalmore, Glengoyne and The Glenrothes…Buffalo Trace releases more experimental bourbons, results of the International Wine & Spirits Competitions whisky awards, and Charles Maclean becomes a Master of the Quaich.

The week’s Park Avenue special is a store-exclusive Springbank 10 distillery bottling from a re-charred sherry cask and bottled at cask strength. Usually $95..$80 this week when you mention WhiskyCast.

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Listen to episode #221 at http://www.whiskycast.com/ and visit Park Avenue Liquor at http://www.parkaveliquor.com/