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I've tried it . . . I have read reviews that compare it to drinking turpentine. Personally, I think that makes turpentine sound bad. Not sure what to call it, but "proper" is not an adjective I...

Sorry about that . . . Introductory Single Malts?

Glendronach 12 YO is a very nice, easy drinking Scotch. Fruity in the way that Bourbon is "sweet".

Bowmore 12 YO is an Islay Malt, so there...

Oh it's young . . . and "sourced". Disappointingly, my attempts at getting some clarity from them went unanswered. But here is something MUCH better . . .

Tonight's review is Lot 40 100% Rye...

It is time for my first review of the year, and the subject is Whisky. More specifically, Barnburner Whisky from Maverick Distillery in Oakville. Who? Well, if I said Tag #5 Vodka, would that ring a...

This Malted Monday I am sitting back with a dram of Old Pulteney 12 YO Single Malt. The Pulteney Distillery sits on the northern coast of Scotland, in Wick, and for a long time was only accessible by...

On a cold and breezy Malted Monday, I am seeking warmth in the bosom of the Peat Monster. This offering from Compass Box has quickly earned a reputation as a quality blend of Malts. The ingredients...

This Thirsty Thursday we are wandering into the Highlands of Scotland, to review Glenfarclas 12 YO highland Single Malt. Glenfarclas is one of the few remaining family owned distilleries in Scotland....

November 2nd is All Souls Day, and so it is particularly appropriate that I am reviewing the another member of the 2018 Northern Border Collection, Gooderham and Worts 11 Souls. This whisky is named...

I missed out on the Birthday Bourbon lotto up here.

This Malted Monday has me back in harness with a review of Tomintoul's Peated Single Malt Scotch Whisky. It is not common for Speyside Glenlivet Malt's to be peated, so this NAS bottling will be an...

My Thanksgiving is already one for the books . . .

One of the most enjoyable things about this little hobby is the interesting opportunities that arise with respect to unique bottlings or...

Whisky Wednesday has me back on Islay for a sampling of Port Charlotte Scottish Barley Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt. That's a bit of a mouthful, but explains exactly what's in the bottle, which...

Re: CORKS. The wine industry has proven that synthetic corks work better than natural, and that screw tops provide a better seal for preserving the nectar within. Other than for looks, there...

I like the higher proofs, too. this one does not seem to suffer from the lower abv, though.

This Thirsty Thursday sees a return to Canadian soil for some local Whisky. Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve is a blend of Corn, Rye, and Barley whiskies that are aged separately in seasoned oak,...

This Whisky Wednesday finds me sampling another American Rye. This time out it's Bulleit Rye, made from a mashbill of 95% Rye, and 5% Malted Barley. Bottled at 45% abv, it is oily and viscous in the...

This Thirsty Thursday we will be revisiting Rye. Not the Canadian staple, however. Tonight, off the recommendation of my Whisky Neighbour, I am sampling some Sazerac Straight Rye, bottled at 45% abv....

A rainy Malted Monday brings me back to Islay before I finish off a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask without having posted a review. Quarter Cask is aged in standard ex-Bourbon barrels (Maker's Mark)...

I subscribe to several youtubers, and have thought of entering the fray myself. These reviews are from my FB page, "In the Spirits". Ralfy is fun to watch. Locally, there is a guy named Rob who...

Sold a razor this week, so more whisky $$$, to wit . . .

This Thirsty Thursday I thought I would acknowledge the coming hockey season with a review of Wayne Gretzky's Ice Cask Canadian Whisky....

This Malted Monday finds me relaxing at home for the holiday, with a glass of Tomintoul 16 YO Single Malt. This comes from the Speyside region of Scotland, and bills itself on the label as "the...

No . . . I hear that is actually a real whisky, as opposed to a blend of Scotch, Indian Malt whisky, and "grain spirits".

I try to avoid saying mean things about whiskies in my reviews,...

After a terrible experience with a bottle of Indian made "whisky", I will be back to the real thing on Monday.

The inaugural Malted Monday review is going to be a Speyside Single Malt. BenRiach 10 YO features no chill filtering, and no added colour. The distillery is one of the few that still makes use of...