Since the start of the year, I’ve been trying to drink less. Not in a dramatic, cold-turkey sort of way—just… Read more Dipping my toes into the Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Author: Jon R
I am a long-time whiskey drinker. My drinks journey began drinking San Miguel beers and other local offerings in the Philippines (Ginebra, Empi, Tanduay, Lambanog anyone?). I moved to Singapore 12 years ago and got my first taste of whiskey there. Cocktails first, then high-balls, until I learnt to enjoy them neat. I then lived in London where I frequented Milroy's of Soho. There I sampled whiskies from all over and began my informal education on whiskey. Now, I live in Dublin and immersed myself in Irish whiskey but always kept an eye out for exciting brands from everywhere.
Is a thousand Euro bottle of whiskey worth it?
Well €990 to be exact which was the price of this whiskey when it was released in 2021. Today, it’s… Read more Is a thousand Euro bottle of whiskey worth it?
Exploring parallels between the Irish and Japanese Whiskey Industries – Review of Redbreast 12 and Yamazaki 12
Ireland and Japan are in opposite sides of the globe. If you ask our usual readers, they probably will find… Read more Exploring parallels between the Irish and Japanese Whiskey Industries – Review of Redbreast 12 and Yamazaki 12
Whiskey as a force of good – The Dunville’s Friends of Irish Whiskey Capuchin Charity Cask 1765
Dunville’s is one of our favourite brands in the Water of Life. From their early releases of cask strength 12… Read more Whiskey as a force of good – The Dunville’s Friends of Irish Whiskey Capuchin Charity Cask 1765
Midleton Very Rare 2023
The Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey – a statement claimed unopposed by Midleton Very Rare. Produced by the Midleton Distillery in… Read more Midleton Very Rare 2023
The Next Instalment in the Iberian Series: the Redbreast Tawny Port
Nothing creates as much frenzy as a Redbreast release in the Irish Whiskey world. Just look at the yearly Dream… Read more The Next Instalment in the Iberian Series: the Redbreast Tawny Port
Boann Distillery Tour with the Waterford Whiskey Society
Previously, I wrote about my experience joining a whiskey society in Ireland and shared that one of the benefits of… Read more Boann Distillery Tour with the Waterford Whiskey Society
Experimentation in the world of whiskey – Method and Madness Rye and Malt Review
Within the complex of the Midleton Distillery in Cork lies a micro-distillery that is at the heart of innovation, education,… Read more Experimentation in the world of whiskey – Method and Madness Rye and Malt Review
Wayward Irish Spirits and The Liberator Irish Whiskey Malt x Moscatel
According to the Oxford dictionary, the term “wayward” denotes an individual who is difficult to control or predict due to… Read more Wayward Irish Spirits and The Liberator Irish Whiskey Malt x Moscatel
Behind the curtains at the Old Bushmills Distillery
Part of being a whiskey enthusiast is weaving whiskey-related activities into your vacation. When I had my sister visit me… Read more Behind the curtains at the Old Bushmills Distillery
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