Kilchoman Distillery is a small and young distillery first established back in 2005. They are the first distillery to open its door on the Island of Islay in 124 years. So far, I’ve had two of their whiskies, Machir Bay, which was quite impressive, and most recently and what this post is about, the Port…
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Bowmore Small Batch Single Malt
Bowmore has always had a special place in my heart. It’s the very first Scotch I ever fell in love with. I have a list of favorites now, but I think you never truly forget that first whisky that made you smile. I don’t think I have ever tasted a Bowmore whisky that I have…
Gordon and MacPhail Series Post 5 of 6: Bunnahabhain 9 year-old Cask Strength
Happy belated father’s day to all dad’s. Hope it was a great one! I am happy to say that I am nearing the end of this Gordon & MacPhail (G&M) whisky series. One more to go after this one! Don’t get me wrong, that doesn’t mean I won’t write about G&M anymore, it will just…
Signatory Vintage – 19 year-old Caol Ila
You wouldn’t know this, but I’ve sat here at work staring at my computer for nearly an hour. Don’t get me wrong, I am a hard worker it’s just that today is the first day we are hitting 80 degree weather this year here in Boston and I would so much rather be out there…
Gordon & MacPhail Series Post 2 of 6: Benromach 10 year-old
My apologies, I know I missed my regular Monday post. I was unfortunately feeling under the weather and it turned out to be a pretty busy day at work yesterday. I am making up for up by posting today and I am going to post my second post on my Gordon & MacPhail (G&M) whisky…
Octomore 06.1 – By Bruichladdich
Happy October and Happy Birthday to me! Needless to say October is my favorite time of year, not because it’s the month of my birth year but because of Halloween and fall. Friday night while having dinner with my great friend Melissa, I spotted a bottle of Octomore on the bar shelf. I immediately knew…
Lagavulin 16 – 1997 Distillers Edition
Happiness is enjoying a dram of Lagavulin while sitting in front of a warm fire on a cold winters night. Now I know it’s not winter yet, but when I came across a bottle of the 1997 Lagavulin Distillers Edition it was all I could think off. The Lagavulin distillery was founded in 1816 by…
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