Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve / Wild Turkey Straight Rye 

As we near the last week of whiskies, we get a couple of you're more standard, accessible whiskies. We also get some more quick reviews, since I'm a few days behind.

Johnnie Walker is a blended whisky, and the Gold Label Reserve is sort of the midpoint of the Johnnie Walker offerings; it's more upscale than the Black Label, but not as high end as the Platinum or Blue Label. It's really very easy to drink. As Scotches go, this felt more like an Irish whiskey (really, it was almost as sweet as Jameson's).

Not something I'd drink regularly (I've really become a single-malt guy), but something I could see going to for a drink on a night out at a bar or something.

Ah, Wild Turkey. Reminds me of Saturday's and walking over to the stadium to watch some college football (where, coincidentally, our mascot was a turkey-esque bird).

There's some anise/liquorice flavor to this rye. I don't think I'm experienced enough drinking ryes to really tell them apart. I think I liked the Pikesville rye better. But this was good, and I'd love to have a bottle while tailgating.