Introduction I think this is my first repeat review, but I’m going to change my rating on this one, so I wanted to write about it again. I’m talking about Lagavulin 16 (43% abv), this one bottled in 2009. This expression is surely matured in a mix of bourbon and sherry casks, but I can’t [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Revisiting a favorite: Lagavulin 16 (2009)
Posted in Lagavulin, review, tagged Lagavulin 16 review, scotch, whisky on December 30, 2009 | 15 Comments »
On the take with Chivas Regal 18
Posted in Chivas Regal, review, tagged Balvenie Founder's Reserve, Chivas Regal 18, Johnnie Walker Blue, Longmorn 16, scotch, whisky on December 20, 2009 | 18 Comments »
Introduction I’m sitting at my laptop, trying not to allow my rose-colored glasses to impact the content of this post. You may have noticed the plethora of Chivas 18 blog posts hitting the net over the past couple of weeks. Well, now it’s my turn to pile on. A PR firm working with Pernod Ricard [...]
ABV Calculator – Excel spreadsheet
Posted in whisky accessories, tagged abv calculator on December 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Introduction I got an email from Tom in Toronto, asking if I have a Windows version of the Easy ABVs Calculator that I wrote for the iPhone. He wants to compare varying strength whiskies at the same ABV. I don’t have a Windows version of the program, but it sounded like a good idea. Instead [...]
Diageo Special Releases 2009: Caol Ila Unpeated 10 year
Posted in Caol Ila, review, tagged Caol Ila Unpeated, scotch, whisky on December 12, 2009 | 25 Comments »
Introduction As with the two elder Taliskers and the Mannochmore 18 that I reviewed recently, I bought a 30ml sample of Caol Ila Unpeated 10 year from whiskysamples.eu as part of a set of 2009 Diageo Special Release samples. However, after taking a tiny sip of this CI, I proceeded to purchase a full bottle [...]
Win a nosing kit from The Balvenie
Posted in Balvenie, whisky accessories, whisky news, tagged The Balvenie sweepstakes on December 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Have you ever seen these nosing/tasting kits? I think it looks like a great idea, but they’re a little more expensive than I would like. Now The Balvenie is offering up a chance to get one for free. I got an email from them today with the following info: Just in time for the holidays, [...]
A whisky gift guide (2009)
Posted in whisky accessories, tagged whiskey books, whisky books, whisky gift guide, whisky gifts, whisky glassware on December 6, 2009 | 18 Comments »
Introduction I’ve had a number of people ask me about good gifts for the whisky enthusiast in their lives. I’m no expert, but I AM enthusiastic about whisky, so I can certainly share some ideas that appeal to me. A bunch of these whiskies and whisky accessories are ones I already own or have experience [...]
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