12.3

A few years ago the distillers at Islay had an idea: A competition to see who could add the most peat to a whisky. Which is weird, when you think of it: Bakers don’t come together and add the most lemon to their lemon cakes, and chefs don’t see who can add the most cumin […]

Bruichladdich The Ternary Project

I typically drink single malts. It’s not that I don’t like blends: You can find many blends, both of Scotch and not Scotch, that I’ve reviewed, enjoyed, etc. It’s just that the majority of blends are NAS, usually lower abv., and use more single grain to cut costs. Also this isn’t a true “blend”, as […]

Bruichladdich 11 2009 Micro-Provenance Single Cask 2nd Fill Sauternes

More Bruichladdich, more problems. Wait, no, it’s actually not a problem. I mean, not anymore as my liver has bounced back and my health is better. But enough about me: We’re talking Bruichladdich and the few releases they have out (that’s sarcasm). The Micro-Provenance series is a group of small release single casks that the […]

Mackmyra

You gotta try new things. Again, yes, I’m your mother now. See previous reviews to find out why. Some of them will surprise you, or whatever I’m supposed to say to get people to read as otherwise I’m just screaming into the void. Where was I? Oh yes, Mackmyra, a Swedish whisky distillery. When you […]

Glen Ord SMWS 77.42 “Portuguese Custard Tarts”

Thanks to Tim for this sample. I’ve said it enough times, but it bears repeating: No, I don’t know the final resting place of the Magna Carta that happens to have the treasure map to Alaric’s Treasure, nor do I know anything about the reporter who was looking into it, and no, my family’s riches […]

A bunch of Bunnahabhain

I like Bunnahabhain. But I don’t think I love Bunnahabhain. There’s a debate that comes up each time we have Bunna at a tasting: It’s good, but is it ever great? And there’re some of us who believe maybe, some who fall into never, and myself, a person in between. Of course, I’m a reviewer […]

Three Hazelburn Reviews

I sometimes feel like Hazelburn is the last child in a family of really smart kids. Look, you got Springbank. A tough, unique, amazing whisky. Easy oldest kid, gets straight As, is popular without being a dick about it. Then you have Longrow: Peated, doesn’t really have to try, still does, gets these cool red […]

Royal Brackla SMWS 55.38 “Flaming Red Wine Punch”

Thanks to Tim for this sample! A quick side note: Right now I’m attempting a few things. My wife went through my samples and made an advent calendar for me to do during December. I’ve amassed four whiskies for my birthday. Oh and I said I’d at least review (not post) enough Irish whiskies to […]

Springbank 9 2007 Springbank Society

Thanks to /u/xile_ for pouring me a sample “Hey, sorry I brought this. I know you don’t like Sauternes cask whiskies.” I sigh. I said the wrong thing a long time ago and it’s going to haunt me forever. You see, I’m not a fan of Sauternes casks in the way they are typically used. […]

Lohin McKinnon Wine Barrel & Chocolate Malt & Peated Malt

Thank you to the Toronto Whisky Society and Lohin McKinnon for giving me the chance to try out these offerings. All of the below are my own thoughts, opinions, and have not been influenced by the dump truck filled with money that I’m sure is coming my way. Oh, there isn’t one of them? I […]