Whiskey Squade went to Hollywood, tasting tipples that have appeared on the silver (or small) screen, whether through happy accident or pricey product placement. Our host Jon managed to find and play us clips of these celebrity whisky cameos as they appeared in various shows and movies. By Zoom standards it was a glamorous evening.
1. Suntory Whisky Toki (Lost in Translation)*
86 proof. No Age Statement. Japan. $40.
A malt and grain blend from Suntory's three distilleries (Hakushu, Chita, Yamazaki).
For relaxing times, make it Suntory time
https://whisky.suntory.com/en/na/products/toki
2. J&B Scotch Whisky (The Thing)
80 proof. No Age Statement. Scotland. $20
A combination of 42 Scotch single malts and grains, with a generous portion of Speyside whisky.
www.jbscotch.com
3. Dimple Pinch Blended Scotch (Breaking Bad)
80 proof. 15 years. Scotland. $35
A blended Scotch aged in used Kentucky bourbon casks.
www.haigwhisky.com/haig-pinch-scotch-whisky
4. Cutty Sark (Green Book)
86 proof. No Age Statement. Scotland. $20
A blend of Glenrothes Scotch and others, rested together for six months to allow flavors to meld.
www.cutty-sark.com
5. Old Forester Statesman Bourbon (Kingsman: The Golden Circle)*
95 proof. No Age Statement. Kentucky. $55
Straight bourbon. 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley.
www.oldforester.com/products/old-forester-statesman-bourbon
6. Johnnie Walker Black Label (Blade Runner)
80 proof. 12 years. Scotland. $35
A blend of Scotch whisky from Speyside, Highlands, Islay and Lowlands.
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*Popular picks
