Blended whiskies have a bad rap, but is that deserved? I give a bit of the history behind blends and why they draw so much ire, and give my defense of them and review four different blends.

Blends Reviewed:

Pig's Nose Blended Scotch Whisky

Isle of Skye 8 Year Scotch Whisky

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Whistlepig Old World Cask Finish 12 Year Flaviar NYC Pick

Mention: Scotchdale 8 Year Blended Scotch Whisky

Jim Brockmire: A character in the IFC show Brockmire, who has a love of rye whiskey and baseball.