Just to clear a few things up, Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is not named for Celtic's goalkeeper in the 1970 European Championships, Evan Williams, who, despite playing a decent game, gave up what turned out to be the game-winner to the Dutch team Feyenoord in the 117th minute. Evan Williams Bourbon is also … Continue reading Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Black Label – Review
Month: January 2011
Robbie Burns Night…
San Francisco is a hell of long way from Ayrshire or Dumfries but here's a hearty sláinte mhaith to all celebrating Scotland's great bard tonight. Seemingly saddled with a cold from the deepest wells of hell, I'll be toasting the man with some tea, a bit of Echinacea tincture, and if I'm lucky, a wee … Continue reading Robbie Burns Night…
Whisk(e)y classes at 18 Reasons
"He who can, does. He who cannot, teaches." - George Bernard Shaw, Man and Superman (1903) "Maxims for Revolutionists" Among the many things I cannot do are: wrestle a bear and win, hurl 1000 lb boulders from a high peak down upon unsuspecting villagers, knit a sweater, get any satisfaction, understand any math past high school geometry, … Continue reading Whisk(e)y classes at 18 Reasons
Dewar’s 12 Year Old Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
Ol' John Dewar Sr. founded his eponymously named whisky company in 1846, and while it did well enough in those early years, it was really after his death in 1880 that the brand took off internationally thanks to his two sons, John Jr. and Thomas. Thomas ("Tommy" to his bowling buddies) in particular travelled the … Continue reading Dewar’s 12 Year Old Special Reserve Blended Scotch Whisky
Bay Area Whisky Events, January 2011
A new year, a new month, a couple of whisky events here in the Bay Area to check out... Robert Burns Supper with Robin Coupar presented by Skyy Spirits and Whiskies of the World Expo "A traditional Burns Supper to honor Scotland's beloved Bard. The evening includes a Bag Piper to parade the Haggis, the … Continue reading Bay Area Whisky Events, January 2011
Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky – Review
It's hard to mention Cardhu and not think of the Single Malt/Pure Malt fiasco that pretty much wiped it off the map for a few years. It's sort of the Scotch whisky version of the new Coke debacle of the mid-80's. Actually, come to think of it, the mid-80's were pretty much a debacle in … Continue reading Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky – Review
Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
If you've spent any time at all reading this blog, you know that, from time to time, I like to gingerly dip my toes into whisky history, distillery info, regional arcana, fun stories of excruciating regret, preposterous heroism, and petty minutia. Hell, I don't know why...probably because I like lore and information and often there's … Continue reading Four Roses Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – Review
Whisky Roundtable #8
Ringing in the new year with a great Whisky Roundtable, this month's hosts, Mike, Mike & Dan from Whisky Party have asked an excellent and wide-reaching question about the state of American Whiskey and its influence on the greater whisky world. It's an exciting time for American distillers so this is sure to be an … Continue reading Whisky Roundtable #8
Top Whisky-type stuff List of 2010…
I like reading lists as much as the next guy. Actually, that's asinine and totally wrong...I like reading lists much, much, more than the next guy and I don't even know who the next guy is. I don't care, I suppose if he was the greatest lover of lists the world has ever known, well … Continue reading Top Whisky-type stuff List of 2010…
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