So in case you missed my last review, basically I was sent an old Macallan to try by /u/Porkpants81[1] , enjoyed his swine legged generosity, and decided it would be a Macallan weekend. Which basically means my two reviews this week are old Macallan whiskies. I’ve been slowly working my way through the three recommendation lists on /r/Scotch[2] , attempting to finish them as some… Continue reading Macallan Sherry Cask 18 1995
You learn new things be revisiting older drams of younger ones you didn’t particularly care for. When I tried Macallan 10 year Fine Oak, I wasn’t that kind. I assumed (wrongly) that it was just the Macallan Juice, placed in an ex-bourbon cask, and spat out to sit on shelves and show off it’s massive M. I was wrong. The Fine Oak series is in… Continue reading Macallan Fine Oak 17
Went to Feather’s Pub[1] again, had a great time, my parents were involved, we had fun. This one is brought to us by my mother, who noted the colour was quite nice, and as such, I had to try it. In 1966, Bruichladdich Distillery stopped malting their own barely, and started buying it from Port Ellen. It makes sense to have this one after the… Continue reading Bruichladdich 35 1966 Old Malt Cask [Feather’s Flight Review Set #5]
If you’re just tuning in, it’s that time of year again, when either I or my buddy has a birthday, I take him out or I am taken out to The Feather’s Pub[1] , eat, and be merry. Also I do a bevy of reviews. My father surprised me on this last trip. He asked for the whisky menu (novel) and asked me which region… Continue reading Port Ellen 24 [Feather’s Flight Review Set #5]
Part two of the Feather’s Drams #5 series, where I go to Feather’s[1] , have some interesting drams, some great food, and people buy me drinks. Last review was brought to us by my parents and my wife, and this one differs in that it was the Pub itself that found out we were celebrating my birthday, and gave me a dram on the house.… Continue reading Arran Lepanto PX Brandy Cask Finish [Feather’s Flight Review Set #5]
Hi all, it’s that time again…. where I go the Feather’s Pub[1] in Toronto, have a great time, review whisky that is purchased for me (or by me) and I do a set of more reviews than I should for my health. Food is always great, local, well priced, great service, and fun times. Jim McEwan is showing up Tuesday, go out and have a… Continue reading North British 18 1979 Signatory Vintage [Feather’s Flight Review Set #5]
Japanese malts and I have an odd history so far. I’ve had only a few, and one of them turned out to be the best World Whisky I’ve ever reviewed. The others… were over priced for what they were. So when /u/UncleToby[1] ‘s (Thanks again for the swap mate) offered me a dram of the Yamazaki 12, I had mixed thoughts. On the one hand,… Continue reading Yamazaki 12
It’s time to start finishing up the Beginner’s list, and other than not being able to obtain a dram of Glenfarclas 12 to save my life (It’s my sad white whale… like a White Mackeral), it’s time to do the ones I can find, and that means more blends. Because we have to do Blends. They account for over 90% of the whisky sold in… Continue reading Pig’s Nose
Special thanks out to /u/Theonetheycalljane[2] , not only for the amazing name as a reference to Firefly or how much fun it is to say it out loud, but also for being great and doing a quick trade for a sample of the hard to find (for me) GlenDronach 12. This one is matured in both PX and Oloroso casks for 12 years, non-chill filtered,… Continue reading GlenDronach 12
We’ve all been there. You walk into a small town bar, with old friends, and you look at the alcohol selection and grimace. It’s a beer town, and maybe you don’t drink beer. Or it’s a wine town and you don’t drink wine. Or it’s a cocktail bar and they have so many coloured bottles your head spins just thinking about having their signature cocktail.… Continue reading Do the Dew! Tullamore Dew Original
Being part of two Secret Santa Swaps this year was a great treat. I’m utter crap when it comes to two things: Identifying Mystery Drams and Shopping for Gifts. So when /u/Porkpants81[1] (not to be confused with the other 80 people with non-Kosher or Halal pants) sent me a perfect bevy of drams, I was elated. I didn’t think anyone would be that amazing to… Continue reading Crown Royal Maple [Mystery Review]
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