Legend has it that a certain ill-tempered witch hangs out around Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. While not publicly active as of late, this Dòideag apparently liked to whip up bad weather and make things rough for guys in boats. As the myth goes, She really made things rough for one boat in the … Continue reading Tobermory 10 Year Old – Review
Month: May 2010
Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured – Review
I can think of absolutely no tie-in between Speyside Scotch and Cinco de Mayo. 148 years ago today, a small but doughty Mexican army fought off a much larger French Army who were understandably pissed off at Mexico for not paying their debts and finally had decided to strong-arm the Benito Juárez administration into freeing … Continue reading Aberlour 16 Year Old Double Cask Matured – Review
Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, May 2010
Sheeeesh...I really would have preferred this list to be long and full. I wish it had taken me hours to compile, struggling through the many event details, losing valuable sleep while adding links, hands cramped in agony from typing, etc. Instead, two events...that's all I could find... ...sigh... Whiskey & Cheese Pairing Class Join Amanda … Continue reading Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events, May 2010
Amrut Single Malt Whisky – Review
Spied this bottle at Nihon and had to give it a taste. I've been reading a lot of reviews and write-ups of the Amrut whiskies and this was the first chance I've had to try one. Ok, I'll admit I was half expecting some exotic, Far-East scents to waft out the glass. Cardamom, maybe? A … Continue reading Amrut Single Malt Whisky – Review
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