This is a continuation of my ongoing series that I’m calling “Scotch Malts, Wife’s Selection”, in which my wife goes through my backlog of SMWS (Scotch Malt Whisky Society) samples that I haven’t reviewed yet, pours them blind, and then I review it blind. Somehow the Nordic cultures have weathered a lot of the storms of factual, based-in-history evidence. Gone (thankfully) are the days when Westerns… Continue reading Highland Park SMWS 4.217 “Nordic Nosh”
Macallan Classic Cut 2017, 58.4% ABV, $75 USD Nose: Sherry and oak off the top, grape soda, grape Kool Aid powder, oranges, and chocolate orange. Taste: Oak, spice, oranges, fudge, milk chocolate, hazel nuts, grape popsicle. Finish: Medium/long, slightly hot, milk chocolate, oak and grape notes linger. Thoughts: You get a little of what Macallan Cask Strength gives you. The Macallan character is in there, … Continue reading Macallan Classic Cut
This is a continuation of my ongoing series that I’m calling “Scotch Malts, Wife’s Selection”, in which my wife goes through my backlog of SMWS (Scotch Malt Whisky Society) samples that I haven’t reviewed yet, pours them blind, and then I review it blind. There was a time when Campbeltown was filled to the brim with distilleries. If you were an extremely wealthy person who liked… Continue reading Glen Scotia SMWS 93.72 “BBQ outside a sweetie factory”
This is a continuation of my ongoing series that I’m calling “Scotch Malts, Wife’s Selection”, in which my wife goes through my backlog of SMWS (Scotch Malt Whisky Society) samples that I haven’t reviewed yet, pours them blind, and then I review it blind. It’s a weird situation when you look back on the previous year, and the whisky that surprised you the most, of which… Continue reading Glen Moray SMWS 35.165 “Variety – the spice of life”
This is a continuation of my ongoing series that I’m calling “Scotch Malts, Wife’s Selection”, in which my wife goes through my backlog of SMWS (Scotch Malt Whisky Society) samples that I haven’t reviewed yet, pours them blind, and then I review it blind. Sometimes, when I’m feeling down, I buy things that make me laugh. I know it’s not the best idea, however that usually… Continue reading Aberlour SMWS 54.40 “Carefree entertainment”
Thanks to both /u/lasidar and to /u/CatharticIntent for the samples. This is a continuation of my ongoing series that I’m calling “Scotch Malts, Wife’s Selection”, in which my wife goes through my backlog of SMWS (Scotch Malt Whisky Society) samples that I haven’t reviewed yet, pours them blind, and then I review it blind. I took a break, came back to them, and then took a break again. What a… Continue reading Balmenach SMWS 48.67 “Godzilla Vanilla”
Thanks to /u/shane_il for the sample. Been meaning to get to this one for awhile. Especially with all of the IB Ardmore’s I’ve been having and my love of their old method of peating being a nice dedication to how they used to be. Ardmore 12 Port Wood Finish was added in 2015 as part of the core range. Why? Probably because of the amount of people going… Continue reading Ardmore 12 Port Wood Finish
Thanks to /u/devoz for sharing this sample with me. Anniversaries are an interesting thing. In theory we shouldn’t give a rat’s puckered butt about how long anyone has been doing something unless we know them. However time and time again people celebrate anniversaries that they have little invested in. I think it’s part of the human experience. We know that doing something for a long time is… Continue reading Knob Creek 25th Anniversary
Thanks to /u/xile_ for the sample. In recent history we say the definition of a blended malt and a blend get blurry. And the amount of times I’ve had to explain it has now gotten to a point where I’m considering commissions of a tattoos on my body to make it easier and save me time. Thus when poured a sample of Collectivum XXVIII completely blind, getting it incorrect… Continue reading Collectivum XXVIII (Mystery)
Thanks to /u/xile and /u/throzen for the sample. I think it’s easy to say that 2017, for all it’s hiccups and odd points and generally signalling the descent of the Western world, I can say that I spent more time enjoying Old Pulteney in general. So for all of you either dying to climate change, lower economies that favour the ultra rich and eat away at the middle class,… Continue reading Old Pulteney 15 2002 Single Cask
Glen Garioch used to peat their whisky. Actually, if we look at the history of Glen Garioch, they’ve had quite a few left turns in their whiskies. Which isn’t a surprise, really, for a whisky that’s been made since 1797. It is surprising because Glen Garioch was an important ingredient in Vat 69 in the late 19th century. At some point (I couldn’t find anywhere… Continue reading Glen Garioch 16: The Renaissance – Chapter II
Thanks to /u/devoz for the sample. So we’re at a tasting. And I’m told that the next one is William Larue Weller (2014). And like any other reviewer in my shoes, I reacted appropriately. “Well shit.” You see, the last time I reviewed a William Larue Weller, I thought it was pretty good. And because I didn’t immediately collapse from happiness and give up all other whiskies, I… Continue reading William Larue Weller (2014)
Toronto Whisky Society 