We might finally be close to catching up on our Scotch Malt Whisky Society homework! Our last Outturn sample pack included the following: Cask No. 9.62 aka “Mouth-wateringly sharp and sweet”. Cask No. 27.97 aka “Glazed cashews and lemon lollies”. Cask No. 29.104 aka “Not for wee boys”. […]
On a recent trip to Roger Wilco (the old Wine Warehouse in Voorhees), I picked up a mixed six of harvest ales and Oktoberfests. One of these bottles was the Schlafly Oktoberfest. We had tried the Schlafly Tripel Ale and I was interested in trying another out of […]
Looking for a way to spend the last day on Earth, I picked up a bottle of 2012 Black Ale from Stevens Point Brewery. I chose the bottle because it actually takes its name from the Mayan calendar and possibility that December 21, 2012 is the day that the […]
I received a text message from our good friend The Alemonger a few weeks ago which included the photo shown above, along with the following message: GET TO WORK! At first I was a bit confused (this is a normal reaction when The Alemonger sends you a text […]
As I start most of these posts, a couple of weeks ago, G-LO received the following five whisky samples from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America: CaskNo. 16.32 aka “Leather armchairs and old wardrobes”. Cask No. 25.63 aka ““Poire et poivre”. Cask No. 106.18 aka “Bottled essence of summer”. Cask […]
I don’t know if it was the exotic factor or the fact that I am intrigued by Japan in general, but when I noticed the Yamazaki table at our first Extravaganza event, I immediately walked over to give their whisky a try (one does not run at The […]
While out looking for a Halloween costume for the boy, I found myself in the same shopping center as Total Wine. So, I thought that I while I was getting something for him, I might as well get something for me. As a part of a mixed six, […]
On a recent trip to Roger Wilco (the old Wine Warehouse in Voorhees), I picked up a mixed six with a number of beers from local brewers. The first of those beers was the Inlet India Pale Ale from 16 Mile. The second was the Amber Sun Ale. I […]
When the topic of “go-to” whiskies is discussed, The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 is the whisky that shows up on many people’s lists. Well balanced and easy drinking, this is a whisky that I always consider giving as a gift, and it’s also one that I would be happy […]
While out looking for a Halloween costume for the boy, I found myself in the same shopping center as Total Wine. So, I thought that I while I was getting something for him, I might as well get something for me. As a part of a mixed six, […]
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