Whisky of the Week review and tasting notes for whiskies that I rated as Divine. Divine means that after tasting the whisky, I try not to finish the bottle in one sitting. Just perfection. Rating: Divine
During my recent trip to Scotland, I picked up several whisky samples from distilleries I had never explored before. One of those was the GlenAllachie 8 year old whisky, a Speyside single malt that had been sitting patiently in my tasting queue. Having finally poured a dram and spent some time with it, I can confidently say it was worth the wait.
While binge-watching Season 3 of NCIS: New Orleans recently, I spotted a familiar bottle sitting on the table between Pride and Gregorio. Whiskey lovers will know that distinctive shape instantly. It was Blanton’s Gold Edition bourbon whiskey, one of the most sought-after bourbons in the world.Read More »Blanton’s Gold Edition Bourbon Whiskey
Time for an 18 year old Highland release, so today I am looking at the GlenDronach 18 year old Allardice single malt Scotch whisky. The GlenDronach opened its doors way back in 1826. A syndicate headed by James Allardes started the distillery, and it iss located at the Dronach Burn in the Deveron area.
Today I try a blend; the Ballantine’s Finest blended Scotch whisky. Ballantine’s Scotch whisky dates back to 1827. George Ballantine began supplying a selected range of blended Scotch whiskies to distinguished customers from his grocery store in Edinburgh.
In honour of Ardbeg Day, I poured a dram of Ardbeg Corryvreckan whisky. This bottle has built a serious reputation among peat lovers. Marketed as the embodiment of “the untamed spirit of Islay,” the Ardbeg Corryvreckan whisky was released as a permanent replacement for Airigh Nam Beist.
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A year or 2 ago, I noticed a few interesting sounding tasting notes on Twitter. They were for the Port Askaig Islay single malt Scotch whisky. Not too long afterwards, John had lunch at Bottega’s, and Savi brought him a glass of the Port Askaig 8 yo whisky. He loved it and immediately bought me a bottle. I think it is time that I try this bottle.