Drinks Reviews & More
Regular raders know that I love the Islay Scotches—especially the big, bad peat and iodine monsters. I found this young expression of Ardbeg a few months ago at a liquor store in Wahsington, DC. I was prepared to be underwhelmed—how
Parting is such sweet sorrow! But what a lovely make this was. I sipped this 80 proof spirit neat. I enjoyed the only texture and the nut and vanilla notes. And at about $45 a bottle this is a fine
Love this beast from Port Askaig in Islay. Smoke, sea air, mocha…. Enjoy this 86 proof malt neat. (Rating: Very Good)
By Kevin R. Kosar I grew up in Ohio, just south of the snow belt. My favorite home was a wood frame on a street without sidewalks. Drafts made their way in, and the single pane window near my bed
Here’s one from the archives. We made the trek to Islay in July of 2002. Jim Murray, master distiller and true gentleman, had extended us an invitation some months back. If we covered the airfare, he’d feed and house us,