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 slab of beef, and it’s amazing. And it’s pricey, so someone else buying it makes your night.

And as a lot of you have read (or are reading for the first time), some Scotches are hard to find here in Ontario, and are pricey, so Lagavulin 12 has never really been an option for me. I’ve read multiple reviews stating it’s amazing, and have wanted to try this one for awhile.

If you’re very observant, and stalking me, you’ll notice I’m working on the…