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—howContinue readingArdbeg Wee Beastie 5 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This rare malt was distilled in 1989, slept in American oak casks, and bottled in 2010. Not much of it is left, certainly. Only 5,856 bottles were taken to market. This Speyside whisky is 112 proof (56% ABV). The Scotch NoobContinue readingCragganmore 21-Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Whoa—this incarnation of Glenkinchie, a fine but too little known whisky, is 55.1% alcohol (110.2 proof). Nevertheless, this Lowland Scotch is easy sipping, offering notes of grain, cream, mint, cocoa powder, and honey. It is lightly peated and quite lovely.Continue readingGlenkinchie 20-Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky