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”. […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is my dilemma each year when shopping for a Christmas gift for my parents. They are up there in years and certainly don’t need any more stuff. So what do I do? Well, to my great fortune, I received an email from Master of Malt and was […]
A couple of weeks ago, G-LO received the following five whisky samples from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America: Cask No. 5.35 aka “Laundry in the bakery”. Cask No. 26.84 aka “Moorland after rain”. Cask No. 33.113 aka “Sweet, peaceful dreams”. Cask No. 85.23 aka “Burnt granary toast with bramble […]
I can already hear the moans and groans when I say this (I’m looking at you Ed of The Dogs of Beer blog!), but we have fallen way behind in our whisky reviews! I know I know. Poor us. Or perhaps I should say, “Pour us another drink!”. […]
The Glenmorangie Company Is Named World’s Best Distiller Iconic Scottish whisky is crowned 2012 Distiller of the Year at the ‘Oscars’ of the wines and spirits industry The Glenmorangie Company is also named UK Spirits Producer of the Year for second year running The Glenmorangie Company was the […]
As most of you are well aware, we are big fans of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America, and have attended the last five Fall Extravaganza events in Philadelphia, as well as the Spring Extravaganza event in New York this past May. Due to Hurricane Sandy, the Philly […]
If you would have told me in April of 2010 that I would still be blogging in late 2012, I would have never believed you. What started out as a quasi-joke has become one of the most enjoyable hobbies that I have ever undertaken. Yes, we occasionally get […]
Earlier this week, I received an email from a PR firm in Glasgow asking if we would help them promote a contest for the Bowmore Distillery. Here was my initial response to their request: Thanks for reaching out to us! This sounds like a fantastic contest, but truth […]
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