As you’re all aware, Islay whiskies are my all-time favorite to imbibe! Laphroaig, however, holds a very special place in my heart, it’s the very first distillery I visited when I finally made the pilgrimage to Islay. Every year on our wedding anniversary my husband and I enjoy a dram of Laphroaig’s 2005 Vintage Cask…
Category: Whisky Dinner
Hatozaki Small Batch
Today we get a quick review on this Japanese whisky distilled at the Kaikyo Distillery. This distillery sits on the coast and the salty sea breezes help aid the aging process. This particular expression is vatting 100% malt whiskies aged in imported bourbon casks, imported Sherry casks and native Mizunara oak. Nose: lemon, fruit and…
2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Bourbon and Whisky
It’s that time of year again! Here’s my 2022 gift guide to help you buy a delicious gift for someone or for yourself. This year’s list is composed of options all under $100. It’s a short list but all options are easy to find, and they are affordable. Note: If you aren’t familiar with my…
Irish Whiskey and Cocktails in a Can
OK, we’ve seen plenty of cocktails in a can but whiskey in a can? Are these any good? Let’s find out, my thoughts below. The Cocktails Post Meridiem Double Old Fashioned $3.99 (Straight Bourbon Whiskey, blend of three bitters, Demerara syrup and orange zest oil): This is at 37% ABV and at 100ml it serves…
Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Dinner
Ah, another whisky dinner… although this dinner was not just simply a whisky dinner, this one was special. This past weekend we attended the Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch dinner at the Boston Omni Parker House. It was a special dinner because it was Frank Weber’s last whisky dinner. Sadly, for us, but amazing for him,…
Balblair Whisky Dinner
The Omni Parker House in Boston hosted their second to last whisky dinner this past Sunday. Yes, you heard that correctly, second to last whisky dinner as there is only one left. If you live in Boston and have not gone to these, I highly recommend going to the last one as it really is…
Jura Whisky Dinner
The Sunday scaries suddenly become non-existent when you have a whisky dinner to attend at the Omni Parker House. If you’ve not yet attended one of these and you live in the Boston area, don’t even get me started on what you are missing out on. This past Sunday’s whisky dinner featured the Jura Distillery…
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