Remy Martin XO Cognac
Let’s change things up. This past weekend, we celebrated a special memory by opening some Remy Martin XO cognac. What better opportunity to look at this well-known premium cognac?Read More »Remy Martin XO Cognac
Rémy Cointreau
Rémy Cointreau is a French, family-owned business whose origins date back to 1724. The group has an international portfolio of spirits. The brands include Rémy Martin and Louis XIII cognacs, Cointreau liqueur, Mount Gay rum, St-Rémy brandy, The Botanist gin, Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte, Octomore single malt whisky, and Westland American whiskey.
Best Peated Whisky
Peated whisky is a divisive topic—some adore it, while others find it overwhelming. When I started drinking whisky, I could not appreciate the heavily peated drams. But as I explored more, I began to appreciate the earthy, smoky complexity they offer.Read More »Best Peated Whisky
Port Charlotte 10 year old Whisky
Let’s have a peaty start to tasting notes for 2021 with the Port Charlotte 10 year old single malt Scotch whisky. After the dramatic year that was 2020, I want to start this year on a high note. Start as you mean to continue. Port Charlotte and the Bruichladdich distillery is no stranger on the blog.
Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Whisky
My whisky this week isBruichladdich The Classic Laddie Edition 01 single malt Scotch whisky. The Bruichladdich distillery lies on a peninsula not far from Bowmore on the isle of Islay. The distillery produces mainly single malt Scotch whisky.
Bruichladdich Octomore Scottish Barley 6.1 Whisky
What do you buy for the special person in your life who loves peaty whisky? The peatiest whisky in the world, of course. I bought John a bottle of BruichladdichOctomore Scottish Barley 6.1 single malt Scotch whisky for a special occasion.
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Top 5 Single Malts under R500
A couple of days ago, a friend asked for some advice. She needed to buy whisky as a gift but did not know where to start. Walking into a bottle store can be a daunting experience. The sheer volume of products available makes choosing tough.