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Whisky refers to a broad category of alcoholic beverages that are distilled from fermented grain mash and aged in wooden casks. Different grains are used for different varieties, including barley, mal
...ognac glass (not a brandy snifter)? I have a very nice Spiegelau cognac glass, and have been using it for whisky since I recently began drinking scotch. It seems appropriate (noticeably better than a ...
My dad found a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special 12 yrs old whisky in his never-used drinks cabinet. The interesting thing is he bought this bottle 15yrs ago. Does anybody have any id
LOOKING FOR A RECIPE AND BREWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORN MASH WHISKY, CORN LIQUOR, OR MOON SHINE, WHITE LIGHTNING ~...Sometimes you just gotta laugh at yourself...~ two tragedies in life, one is to l
... Product of Scotland Bottled by George Willsher & Co, Dundee, Scotland Willsher's "Black Bull" Scotch Whisky Thanks!...
Please tell me what's the best to eat to whisky..
...hroaig I'm fondling now. Then the reds...like the Glendronach (which actually got my wife interrested in whisky). It is said to be matured in sherry casks, hence the color...and the only red I know a...
...ve, but the distillery says that the age of the US bottling ranges between 10 and 15 years of age with no whisky less than 10 years used. Again, this seems odd not to include an age statement of 10 Ye...
...ttled by William Maxwell and Co., and The Ileach, no age statement, from The Highlands & Islands Scotch Whisky Co. I have to agree with you, Johanna. The Dun Bheagan and The Ileach are nearly id...
Has anybody had experience ordering whisky to Ontario, Canada from overseas-specifically the UK? Some of the Royal Mile and Loch Fyne whiskies are unlikely to be available in our LCBO stores, but I ha
...ttle of Glenfiddich I stopped by a Sam's Warehouse store to pick up some stuff. I noticed that they sold whisky. The only good Scotch they had was Glenlivet 12. But they did have some Rum (Captain J...
For the last 18 or so years my desire for whisky has been satisfied by my travel agent mother-in-law`s frequent trips (at least 6 times a year) to the UK where she led tour groups around the isles.
... up here. The embossing on the bottle says "Glen Roth's" which I've not heard of before, nor is it in my whisky guides. The few bottles I've seen purport to be "sampling room bottlings", and bear sm...
I am a confirmed (and hardened ) malt drinker, but someone has just made me a present of this whisky. Am I going to be disappointed?
... Signatory Un-chill-filtered 13-year-old (sherry butt) and I'm trying to come up with reasons why the $45 whisky is better than the $21 whisky and I am having a hard time. The Lismore has a touch of ...
...alls and low ceilings, they are perfect for maturation and produce the highest quality single malt Scotch whisky. Nosing and Tasting Glenfiddich Ancient Reserve 18 Year Old has an elegant nose, with...
...ve in Ontario, Canada. I have a friend who lives in China. I want to buy Crown Royal and Seagrartis V. O. whisky. Where can I find the breweries of these whiskys? Does anyone know how much they cost? ...
... if the store could make special orders. She said yes. So I guess if there is a certain Scotch or other whisky I can't find they can order it for me. I forgot to ask her if they can order whisky no...
...hat creamy vanilla wafer is there with a little banana pudding (southern style). Good mouthfeel for a 40% whisky, and enough character to drink neat. Decent sweet and fruity finish for a CW due to the...
I've been enjoying lately a very good whisky from Signatory. This is from the un-chillfiltered collection, an Ardmore from 1992 bottled at 11 years. Date of distillation is 25th of February 1992, and
Malt Advocate`s annual Whisky Awards were announced at WhiskyFest last Wednesday, thought I`d post them here. Text (which is basically the explanation and justification) will be released in January.
...to the vagaries of the auction market)or ultra wealthy they are in effect lowering the standard of their whisky and not looking out for the long term viability of their brand. I`m sure that the ma...
... in So. Cal. has a single malt called Finlaggan on sale. The ad says "Finlaggan Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the best-kept secret of one of Scotland's best distilleries, whose name we promised ...
The worst whisky I have on my shelf, and the worst whisky I have had in recent memory is... (the card please) (no peeking) Scapa 12! I often comment on how a predominance of bourbon flavor in a wh
...ght be best suited for the experts (or just the serious drinkers) here. I've always been a fan of scotch whisky, and have usually stuck with Johnny Walker Black or Glenfiddich over the years. Lately ...
Somewhat off topic, but I don`t know where else to ask. Does anyone know of a good Irish whisky site, with plenty of reviews? I`m going on a cigar crawl in Syracuse, NY, and an Irish pub there has
...ve the opportunity to buy one (sorry guys, just one) bottle for 200 Euros. So far I have not tried any whisky from the Macallan range and do not want to spend so much money without knowing what I ...
Maybe someone can offer a few ideas on this subject. I have always kept a record of all bottles of single malt scotch (and bourbon as well)that I have finished by removing the label and putting it in
gift when he is older. I would like to buy a whisky that was bottled in 2002. It would hopefully be a good investment for him also . Any ideas would be helpfull thank you in advance Dave
I was recently comp'd with a couple of 5 cl bottles of Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky "Aur Cymru", 46% abv. I chose Samuel Smith's "Old Brewery Pale Ale" as the chaser to clear my palate between dr
...n't had a chance to post, but hopefully I'll get more time tonight. I did have a broad question about The Whisky Shop in San Francisco. I'll be staying at a hotel within a few blocks of the place and ...
I find the comments about Sea Wynde amusing to read here in the whisky haven't tasted it myself but from three disparaging comments on the products I guess one can't automatically assume that his pa
...ve nothing to compare it to. Does anyone have something more definitive as to the likely source of this whisky? While we are on the subject we might as well discuss the origins of the other whis...
The opportunity of a lifetime: Get yourself your own cask of prime malt whisky! - the distillery: Springbank, the legend from Campbeltown - the whisky: more than 230 litres of finest uncoloured, u
Work is shipping me to Toronto later this week and I think I might take a night to go find a good whisky shop. Do any of the natives (if there are any) have suggestions? I don't imagine that it'll be
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