Ardmore 22 2000 Whisky Sponge

What was the occasion: I had a buddy who was debating buying this whisky. Due to many factors in my life at this time, I don’t spend as long drinking as I used to. Not going into that. Whatever the reason eventually drives me to drink… Wait, that sounded negative, let me be very clear, a […]

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Secret Islay 11 2008 The Whisky Agency

What was the occasion: Last whisky of the tasting, and this one was a last minute addition for myself. Why? Because I wasn’t around at the last tasting and this was poured. Also I totally guessed it wrong, even though the location of the distillery is on the label. Why yes, I do need a vacation, […]

Ledaig 14 2005 Single Malts of Scotland

What was the occasion: Still at a whisky tasting. We’re through “peat with sherry but not intense” and we’re onto “heavy peated”. Fun thing: Since it’s a BYOW tasting, no one at the tasting has had each whisky. As such we have to collaborate to figure out the order, all while grossly sober. I’m suffering for […]

Longrow 11 Red Tawny Port Cask Matured

What was the occasion: Big ole Whisky Tasting, and we’re into what some would call the “loud” whiskies, others would call them the “strong” whiskies, and I’d say they are peated. Because we’re starting peated whiskies and using flowery language confuses the internet dwellers. Don’t tell me it doesn’t, it’s been 10+ years of writing these […]

Blair Athol 25 1995 Hunter Laing First Editions

What was the occasion: Still at a tasting, slowly making my way through the options. Where are we at? Sherry country, on the edge of peated plains, near the port cask caves, on our way to adult candyland. Man I’m happy I haven’t played Candyland in years. That game sucked. What whisky did we review? Blair […]

MacDuff 20 1997 Lost Drams Collection Valinch & Mallet

What was the occasion: It’s a whisky tasting, and the driver of one of my buddies had a whisky to bring. Also it’s my yearly reminder that I keep mixing up Miltonduff and MacDuff distilleries due to my brains inability to understand the difference between two words that rhyme and start with the same letter. Perhaps […]

Blended Malt 19 2001 Moonbroch The Whisky Agency

What was the occasion: Why it was a whisky tasting, and anyone who has been to more than one “fun” “BYOW” (bring your own whisky) tasting will tell you, there’s always a moment of awkward sobriety in which you look at what’s been brought, you look at everything, ask people if they have tasted their whisky […]

Benrinnes 19 1995 Old Malt Cask Hunter Laing

What was the occasion: It’s a whisky tasting. And it’s been 19 years since the Leafs made it past the first round of the playoffs… Wait, the night we drank this whisky, they made it… Coincidence? Completely! Let’s move on! What whisky did we review? Benrinnes 19 1995 Old Malt Cask Hunter Laing, a dusty.. Wait… […]

Two Stacks Smoke & Mirrors Imperial PX Finish

What was the occasion: Whisky tasting bitches! Wait, that sounds like I made whisky from female dogs… let’s start over. It’s a whisky tasting! Yeah, it’s been too long, and these are great. How are we starting? With a mystery from /u/devoz , of course. One he promises will wack my brain from here to Toledo, which is […]

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte 9 2012 SC: 01

What was the occasion: /u/devoz poured me a sample. And if that isn’t an occasion to you, you may want to see if you’re surrounded by wood and dirt, cause you’re dead. Also it’s been awhile since I’ve had a Bruichladdich, and there may be a whisky tasting coming up, so it’s best to see how my […]