Ben Nevis 23 1996 The Whisky Trail

Thanks to /u/xile_ for this dram. What was the occasion: End of year tasting, leg broken, not keeping me from whisky, I’m a champ and a fool because holy damn I’m lucky moving around a bunch didn’t injure me more. What whisky did we review? Ben Nevis 23 1996 The Whisky Trail, a Ben Nevis from the legendary […]

George T. Stagg 2019

Thanks to Devoz for this dram. What was the occasion: End of year tasting which should have happened at the end of last year but Covid happened and we all decided that we’re dedicated to enjoying whisky, not dying to drink whisky. Important distinction there. This whiskey comes after two lighter Scotch’s I had to open up the […]

Tormore 31 1988 The Whisky Agency Heads & Tails

What was the occasion: I’m at my end-of-year tasting, meaning it’s time for all of us to open bottles that cost a bit more, which we, as North Americans, assume are better. Luckily we’re all whisky nerds, so we have some idea of what we’re buying… sometimes. Most of the time. What whisky did we review? […]

Ardlair 11 2010 A.D. Rattray Cask Collection

Thanks to /u/devoz for this dram. What was the occasion: No amount of high anxiety, painful recuperation of an undiagnosed fracture, or really anything else beyond a global pandemic is going to keep me from our year-end review. Our first in three years. So yeah, I’m there, I’m in pain, part way through I self medicated with some […]

Millburn 20 1983 Scott’s Selection

What was the occasion: This was what I went out on my birthday for, Millburn. Was it supposed to be this Millburn? No, it was supposed to be /u/the_muskox [+3] ‘s recommendation of the Millburn Rare Malt. Unfortunately I think he recommended that to others, because the bottle was gone by the time I made it out. Oh well, […]

Tullibardine 22 1972 Signatory

What was the occasion: We went out to an old favourite pub of mine that has a fun list of whiskies to celebrate gaining back my sense of smell and my 40th birthday (which I didn’t want to celebrate). This was the second whisky I had during the afternoon, in a calm climate as others enjoyed […]

Auchentoshan 21 1975 Selected Cask Vatting

What was the occasion? A few months ago, for my birthday, I went out for some whiskies. I had just gotten over parts of long-Covid that had killed my taste buds and sense of smell. Within one week of celebrating I would injure myself while curling, and end up not being able to write it up. […]

Glen Moray 23 1996 Cadenhead Wood Range – Wine Cask

Hehehehe… “wood”. Alright, got that out of the way. For those of you who either never saw this particular SKU from Cadenhead or who don’t allow your childlike happiness to take over in moments of silliness, we’re reviewing a whisky from the Wood Range, which used a variety of different casks to show off the […]

Glen Moray 22 1996 Archives

So I got Covid while I was working on this review set. Before I had it and then eventually lost my ability to taste acidity (for 2 months), I reviewed the next one. Then I have been attempting to heal. Not to mention I’d really be happier hiding from wolves and doing very little during […]

Glen Moray 14 2006 Warehouse 1

Wait, what is Warehouse 1? Okay, I might be getting ahead of myself. We’re diving into Glen Moray because I realised it’s been a few years since I’ve reviewed them, had some samples around, and wondered how I feel about them. I do similar things with different foods and chain restaurants, all to question what […]