Introduction This post begins with me in the Whyte & Mackay sample room, with Richard Paterson having just joined myself and Craig McGill. From my previous post on visiting the Whyte & Mackay office: After stuffing as many sample bottles as possible into my pants pockets [no, of course not], Richard Paterson came through the [...]
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The Richard Paterson Experience – Tasting 1868 Dalmore
Posted in Dalmore, review, tagged 1868 Dalmore, Richard Paterson, The Nose on May 20, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Whyte and Mackay – The Sample Room
Posted in Dalmore, whisky research, whisky samples, Whyte & Mackay, tagged Richard Paterson, The Nose on March 4, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Introduction I recently passed through Glasgow for a couple of days, and made arrangements to meet up with Craig McGill for drinks on my first afternoon. He does digital PR work for Whyte & Mackay. At the last minute, he contacted me and let me know that if I could head straight from my arrival [...]
At long last…Mackinlay’s Shackleton whisky replica
Posted in Dalmore, review, tagged Mackinlay's Shackleton review on October 31, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Introduction Mackinlay’s Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky is a replica of the whisky found under Earnest Shackleton’s hut in Antarctica, from an expedition in 1907. After some of the original whisky was very carefully thawed out, Master Blender Richard Paterson had the opportunity to try it, after which he created this replica whisky expression. It’s [...]
The Dalmore: Let’s Get It On
Posted in Dalmore, review, tagged The Dalmore 12, The Dalmore 15, The Dalmore Cigar Malt, The Dalmore Gran Reserva on November 8, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Introduction Can a glass of whisk(e)y be sexy? I’m not talking about some weird fetish here. Rather, are there certain drinks that work better than others on a romantic evening with your loved one? I’ve found that there are some whiskies that I reach for on date nights with my wife, and others that I [...]
A whisky gift (to myself): Dalmore Mackenzie
Posted in Dalmore, review, tagged Dalmore Mackenzie on June 12, 2010 | 9 Comments »
Introduction Last year, on my 40th birthday, I treated myself to a bottle of Laphroaig 30 year and had a “scotch party” to share it with friends. That was actually my first birthday as a “scotch drinker.” I decided I liked the idea of celebrating my birthday with a special, limited edition bottling. I didn’t [...]
The Dalmore 12 years old (The new one)
Posted in Dalmore, review, tagged Dalmore, review, scotch, whisky on July 2, 2009 | 11 Comments »
Introduction This post is about The Dalmore 12 (OB), 40% ABV. It’s matured in 50% American white oak ex-bourbon and 50% oloroso sherry wood casks. The Dalmore line has been recently updated, with changes made to the whisky as well as the packaging. The “old” 12 year was matured in 70% bourbon and 30% sherry [...]
