Spring officially arrived last night. The mercury hit the high 50s (Farenheit), and sun flooded today. The night air, however, still carries a chill. And with a chest cold coming on, well, why not turn to Big Peat. It isContinue readingBig Peat Islay Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Ah, baby #4 arrived and all is well—so time to celebrate by finishing the last of this Highland Park 12-Year. It retails for $40-$60 a bottle. It is lightly peated and an approachable 86 proof (43% alcohol). The viscosity makesContinue readingHighland Park 12-Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Uigeadail—easy for the Scots to say! We are big fans of Ardbeg, having tasted reviewed a number of its whiskies over the years. (See here.) Uigeadail (roughly, “oog-a-dal”), which means “dark and mysterious place,” 54.2% alcohol by volume, or 108.4Continue readingArdbeg Uigeadail Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This is tonight’s tipple. It is luscious. What flavor. Thank you sherry casks. Master of Malt howled when this expression of Dalmore exited the market. It was, the site declared, “great whisky.” A reserve edition of the Dalmore Cigar MaltContinue readingThe Dalmore Cigar Malt Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This Highland Scotch whisky was aged in both sherry and Bourbon casks. We suggest sipping it neat. It is a modest malt—not fiery on the palate in the least. The texture is silky—making it more fetching than most blends. TheContinue readingMacallan Fine Oak 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Online, this whisky is selling for $200-$250 a bottle. At 80 proof, that’s a pretty penny, but presumably the King Alexander III is much coveted because it is so unusual. This Scotch has been aged in “bourbon casks, Matusalem oloroso sherryContinue readingThe Dalmore 1263 King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch Whisky