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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Balblair 1975 1st Release

What was the occasion: I had two Balblair samples in my house. And while I’m still getting over my leg injury, and thus not drinking as much, I’m still trying. Just slower than normal. I believe my old review rate was 0.75/day, and we’re well below that now. I’ve had this sample around for a while. […]

Balblair 8 2012 Blackadder

What was the occasion: Frankly? There were two Balblair whiskies in my apartment, and that’s two more than normal. I am not a Balblair stan. I’m not out here, arguing that Blackpink has nothing on this Highland distillery. Nor am I wondering if Phase 4 of Balblair will outdo Phase 4 of the MCU (though frankly […]

Auchentoshan 13 2007 North Star

What was the occasion: Doing anything is like working out to have a nice body. You have to keep doing it or the “muscle” will atrophy. Same thing for me and whisky. Thus on days when I can, I do a review. Oh, and I also bought this bottle, forgetting I had obtained a sample from […]