Feb 11
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenmorangie Distillery Background I bought my bottle of Glenmorangie Lasanta as one of six bottles I picked up for my wife for Christmas. I know, I know, that sounds a bit ridiculous. Who …
Feb 04
Glenfarclas Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 12 Years 86 Proof Price Point: $45 – $55 for 750 ML Distiller: Glenfarclas Distillery Background A couple months back, I wrote a review of Ardbeg 10 Year Old, and shared my first experiences with a Scotch flight. I was immediately turned off by the more intimidating …
Jan 25
Ah yes, the benchmark by which we measure “good” whiskey; age. When we see a 10, 12, 15, 18, or 21 year old, we immediately assume an ascending level of quality. At least that’s what we’ve been conditioned to think. Age statements can tell a story, and certainly aging whiskey is important – but it’s …
Jan 11
Last time, we focused on the geography of Scotland, and how it affects the taste of the whisky in your bottle. This time we’ll discuss the definitions, and differences between, single malt Scotch and blended Scotch. Single malt Scotch whisky is very easy to define and understand. To be considered a single malt, the whisky …
Dec 21
Two weeks ago, we got a little refresher course on the history of Scotch. This time, we’ll be focusing on the geography of Scotland and how it affects the whisky in your bottle. Scotland is broken up into five main segments; Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown. Each of these areas carry their own traditions …
Dec 07
It’s always important to get your facts straight when discussing something that you are passionate about. Unfortunately, whiskey seems to be one of those topics that most people think they know, but they are way off. A few weeks back, I posted a little lesson about bourbon. Like most things labeled “American”, its roots are …
Nov 26
The Macallan Fine Oak 10 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 80 Proof Price Point: $40 – $50 for 750 ML Distiller: The Macallan Distillers Ltd. Background Sometimes when choosing a whiskey to try, you just have to go with your gut instinct. You won’t always know every whiskey in the store, but that …
Nov 05
Ardbeg 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 92 Proof Price Point: $50-$60 for 750 ML Distiller: Ardbeg Distillery Limited Background I never thought I would enjoy Ardbeg. My first experience with it was about two years ago. My father was educating me on Scotch for the first time, starting with Highland malts and progressing …
