This past year (2018) I had lots and lots of plans. Finish my accounting schooling, find a new job in a new career space, teach a gorilla to love, and review enough Irish Whiskey to finally hit 100 total reviews. I’m happy to say I got most of that done, and someday Koko will come back to me. As for posting the reviews, I may… Continue reading Midleton Barry Crockett Legacy 2016
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Ger Buckley, fourth generation Head Cooper at Jameson Distillery, and Steve Beauchesne of Beau’s Brewery and ask questions about their respective companies, roles and upcoming collaboration. Jameson shots are virtually synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day in North America, along with green beer and other things the Irish likely find abominable about our celebration of their holiday! … Continue reading Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Pairing – Jameson Caskmates and Beau’s Strong Patrick
2017 was a great year for the Toronto Whisky Society (TWS), between hosting a number of wonderful tastings, visiting distilleries, reviewing whiskies, and of course all the great social events with members. It would be a waste to have all these great whisky lovers and not ask them for their whiskies of the year! Read below to see what whiskies were the highlights for a … Continue reading Toronto Whisky Society’s Whiskies of the Year 2017
Last whiskey reviewed in Ireland. Wanted to have more, but finally had to tap out. Hit my budget for the trip, ladies and gentlemen. And since I’m going out with a bang, and since we’re at the Bison Bar & B.B.Q., and since they were nice enough to give me a tour of their smoker in the kitchen (super cool!), I decided to do a… Continue reading Midleton Dair Ghaelach Tree 9
Still at The Palace Bar. Having my last dram before we go eat at a BBQ place that my wife and I would like to try. Don’t worry, they have whiskey too. Just not as much. And I’ve decided that for my last couple whiskies in Ireland, I need to go big before I go home. You know, that old saying that I didn’t just… Continue reading Midleton Single Pot Still Virgin Oak Cask 83785
So I’m in Temple Bar. Why am I there? Well first I should explain what Temple Bar is. You see, in Dublin, the Temple Bar district was the poor warehouse district. So what happened? The same thing that happens all the time. The Bohemians, or Hipsters, move in, and start making it a fun place. Anyone who has ever lived in a large city for… Continue reading Midleton Method and Madness Trio (Single Malt, Single Pot Still, Single Grain)
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