There were some requests awhile ago. One was for more from Gordon & MacPhail, and the other was for more Cambeltons. Cambelton isn’t exactly the easiest to get your hands on. I’ve done Springbank 10 a long time ago, and I have some Springbank 12 Cask Strength waiting for me, but as I said before, I’ve been out at my favourite pub, so I let… Continue reading Glen Scotia 1990 Gordon & MacPhail
Went to one of my favourite Toronto pubs this past weekend, just for a break from my /r/worldwhisky[1] kick. Don’t worry, I’ll be going back to some world whiskies after this tiny break, and then probably taking a break again when I go back to the pub again next week. With friends, not like “I have to go back” sorta thing. Don’t judge me! The… Continue reading Rosebank 8 Cadenhead’s Authentic Collection
So you finish off your Canuck’s, and then what do you move onto next? What’s that? Aussies? Well of course, that’s the better choice, or even Japanese or Indian. Heck, some US single malts are a good plan too. Or maybe you start drinking the three Islay’s you picked up, or the three Ontario Single Malts, or even one of the 6 Scotch samples that… Continue reading Jameson Irish Whiskey
So when you think whiskey, you usually jump first to Scotland, then to the US, Canada, Ireland, and if you’ve gotten into it, Japan, India, and Australia. However I am excited at the idea of other countries making whisky for themselves. It’s the possibility of different flavours, terroir, and techniques to try new things. I worked out great for the wine industry, why not the… Continue reading Armorik Breton Classic Single Malt
And here it is, Canadian review number 10. I’ll take my Canadian flag. I’ll still be reviewing Canucks on here, however I’m thinking I should aim for 10 Aussies or Irish next, just to add one of their flags to my profile. This is also review #14 overall for /r/worldwhisky and #2 for my ongoing, no one is going to follow, Forty Creek review series.… Continue reading Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve
I love the Review Request thread. I haven’t said so yet, however I’ve been listing out all of the requests in a separate file that I always have access to. And while I haven’t followed up on many of the requests (I think 3?), I did promise Belgian Owl Single Malt to /u/UncleTobys[1] , and I have been reviewing other things, which has been making… Continue reading The Belgian Owl [Special Review for UncleTobys so he can fall asleep without Crying]
Back to /r/worldwhisky[1] for me. I actually like having some whisk(e)y from places other than Scotland, as they always have a different flavour profile. It’s refreshing. Too many from one spot makes you forget why you like that one spot so much. And since I’m a Canuck, a lot of my whisky is from Canada. I’m really excited right now with Canadian whisky. I think… Continue reading Forty Creek Barrel Select
If you’ve never have done a mystery review, you’re missing out. And while I haven’t received a mystery dram from a swap yet, my wife decided she’d be picking a Scotch for me to drink, and didn’t share the name with me. She did share it with everyone else at the table, which only made them giggle. Have you ever heard of Smokehead? Because honestly,… Continue reading Smokehead
You swap with glinsvad yet? Why not? He’s awesome, and he sent me 4 Islay staples that were amazing. Seriously, this guy deserves a steak and a high five (thought I was going to say something else, didn’t you? Dirty Scotch monkeys…) Anyway, as I’ve said before, Lagavulin 16 is my go-to “someone else is paying” drink. It’s smooth, it goes great with a good… Continue reading Lagavulin 12 2011 – 11th edition
Received a sample of this elusive Scotch from glinsvad. That dude knows how to swap, gave me an Islay care package. Go buy him a chocolate bar… unless he’s lactose-intolerant, then go buy him a dram, he’s awesome. I really enjoy Ardbeg. I can honestly say it’s my favourite Scotch maker. Wish they weren’t so expensive here in Ontario, but that’s what Scotch shopping on… Continue reading Ardbeg Corryvreckan
A little change of pace for everyone, and a break from some Islay’s for a moment. Don’t worry, more Islay’s to come, but for the time being, let’s stroll into Speyside. I had a dram recently while out for my wife’s birthday at e11even[1] , in Toronto. And the great food needed to be pair with a great dram, so of course I ordered the… Continue reading Balvenie Doublewood 12 year
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