I have frequently discussed Two Stacks and their unrelenting quest for uniqueness in their releases, exemplified with the likes of… Read more Two Stacks PX Single Cask
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Whiskies: News & Reviews
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
Puni Vina Italian Malt Whisky – Marsala Edition
A few months before Ireland’s dominant Six Nations Grandslam, I had a bit of a dilemma. I had wanted to celebrate rugby’s greatest tournament with a whisky tasting featuring a dram from each competing nation. Unfortunately, whilst it would be easy to find a representative spirit from Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, and even France, the Italians don’t make whisky… do they?
Agitator Argument Kastanj
My New Year’s resolution was to drink more whiskey from outside of Ireland and the United Kingdom, and I’m please… Read more Agitator Argument Kastanj
Stunning Stauning
Whisky does not have to be confined to the United Kingdom and Ireland; we’ve established that already with glowing reviews… Read more Stunning Stauning
Lagavulin Offerman Edition
“Lagavulin. Neat. Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets.” – Ron Swanson, Parks and Recreation, Season 4, Episode… Read more Lagavulin Offerman Edition
Ballechin Aged 18 Years – Port Cask Matured
If you’ve never heard of Ballechin, you are far from alone. After all, the Ballechin distillery closed in 1927. Its… Read more Ballechin Aged 18 Years – Port Cask Matured
Caol Ila Discovery
Reader, here’s how the conversation went: Me – “I’m looking to treat myself to a nice bottle for my birthday.… Read more Caol Ila Discovery
Palo Cortado, an Absorbing Accident
Palo Cortado, the rarest form of sherry, said to have the richness of oloroso and some of the crispness of… Read more Palo Cortado, an Absorbing Accident
The Lakes Distillery: The Whiskymaker’s Reserve
Opportunities just don’t happen; you create them, which is almost certainly the case for the Lakes distillery. Where better to… Read more The Lakes Distillery: The Whiskymaker’s Reserve
The Water Of Life 