Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky (AKA Shackleton’s Whisky)

Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky (AKA Shackleton’s Whisky)

We wrote about the discovery of Shackleton’s whisky back in August 2010. (See here for details.) Well, we wish we could say that we got the chance to taste some of the Scotch pulled from the icy cabin, but such is not our lot. We have, however, had the good fortune of tasting a reproduction of it. Richard Paterson,...

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1/2012 Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Beers

1/2012 Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Beers

When the package arrived, we were intrigued.  Beer from Nova Scotia—what could this mean?...

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12/2011 Video of Whiskey: A Global History Talk (University of Virginia)

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12/2011 Angel’s Envy and Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

12/2011 Angel’s Envy and Jim Beam Devil’s Cut Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Most whiskey drinkers have heard abut the angel’s share—that portion of the spirit that...

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12/2011 Tabor Winery Galil Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

12/2011 Tabor Winery Galil Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

by Jacob Kosher wine has a mediocre reputation in the United States. If asked to...

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