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 […]
Jersey Week is that week in November where schools are closed on Tuesday for Election Day and then Thursday and Friday for the NJEA convention. Some school districts close for the entire week while other hold classes (albeit poorly attended) on Monday and Wednesday. Each year, we use this week […]
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 […]
Way back in mid September, I went back and forth with Raj Sabharwal (Managing Director of Purple Valley Imports) via Twitter and email about two whisky events that he would be hosting in Philadelphia during the week of October 22nd. One event would be for Sullivans Cove Tasmanian […]
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 […]
It has been one year since the Booze Dancers were faced with the grim news that our beloved mascot, the Whisky Dog, was suffering from late stage cancer and had to be put down. A nearly twelve year old, cocker/retriever mix, she had led a long and noble life and […]
Bunnahabhain Discovers Rare 40 YO Islay Bunnahabhain has announced that it will release a one-off rare single malt that has lain undiscovered for four decades at the Islay distillery. Bunnahabhain distillery, which is located on the north-east of the isle, will release only 750 bottles, which will be […]
A while ago, I made a couple of purchases from Master of Malt. Among the bottles, was a 10 yr. old bottle of Three Ships. I opted to buy this bottle for the following reasons. It was a Single Malt Whisky and as you already know, me likey […]