Review #34: Bruichladdich Classic Laddie 2007
A great dram and really helps me understand why I love the peated Port Charlotte bottlings so much.
Author: Sylvia L
Haribo Old Fashioned
One day, while talking to my Jiu Jitsu coach (Kurt Osiander) about one of our shared favorite past-times: alcohol, he mentioned he liked dissolving gummy bears in bourbon and then drinking it. I was amused – but it …
Review #33: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2007 from Wee Laddie Tasting Set
Good – but I prefer the Scottish barley (Classic Laddie), which has a lot more complexity and salinity. I also wish I tried the 2011 edition with the marriages of Sauternes and wine casks. I bet that one is delicious.
Whisky Tasting at Cadenhead’s London UK
Review of Cadenhead's London UK store
Amer Picon Japanese Boulevardier
Using Amer Picon in negroni-style cocktails and Japanese whisky
Where to Drink Whisky in London: Milroy’s of Soho
Milroy's of Soho offers an exceptional selection of whiskies at a very reasonable price. The bartenders will gladly help guide you to the right whisky for your palate and price points.
Review #32: Mossburn Speyside
When Mossburn debuted their blended malt offerings (one Island one and one Speyside one), it took a lot of restraint to not bias myself toward purchasing the Island one simply because I’m a peathead. So instead, I gave the Speyside …
Review #31: Ardbeg Drum Committee
Review of Ardbeg's newest Drum Committee release from the 2019 Feis Islay festival. Delicious, albeit expensive, whisky.
Whiskies of the World San Francisco Recap
Every year, Whiskies of the World happens around the country – stopping off at Austin, San Francisco, San Jose, Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta. The San Francisco festival is by far the priciest (general admission is $140, while VIP and Dram …
Review #27 – Signatory Cask Strength Port Dundas 22 Year
Signatory Port Dundas is an ancient grain whisky from a long closed distillery. Port Dundas used to be in Glasgow at the highest point of the city.