International Whisky Day: Lochside 1967 / 2012 Malts of Scotland #12016
This March 27th, is International Whisky Day, chosen for the birthday of the late great Michael Jackson. It seems whisky hardly needs more awareness nowadays, and Michael can rest easy … Continue reading
Irish Nectar of the Daily Drams ex rum casks: Ireland 24yo 1989/2014 #16262 42.2% vs Ireland 22 yo 1991/2014 #10657 46.6%
Why couldn’t I just do this last week when it would have gone perfectly for St Patricks I wonder. Anyway, up this week – 2 Irish Single Malts of certain … Continue reading
Glann ar Mor Maris Otter vs Kornog Roc’h Hir vs Kornog Sant Erwan 2016
Somehow the fact of it being St. Patrick’s day yesterday completely escaped me, and instead of doing the proper thing and having Irish whiskey I instead embarked on French whisky. … Continue reading
Clynelish 12 yo Di Chiano vs Clynelish 17 1997 / 2015 Hunter Laing # HL11236
Lagavulin is my favourite distillery, but Clynelish is a hair’s breadth away. Unlike Lagavulin or some of the smaller Diageo distilleries which have a core range or else an output … Continue reading
Cognac XO 20 years Vom Fass vs Cognac Lot 65 Vallein Tercinier
Much delayed post, due to work and national service obligations. This one is on Cognac, a very rare occurrence on my blog. Simple reason – whisky is avoided by some … Continue reading