Because Mondays and, very often, Tuesdays can really suck, those in the Bay Area may find themselves in need of a wee nip...or several wee nips to see themselves through to Wednesday and beyond. Tomorrow night (I said last minute) in San Jose there's a Glenmorangie tasting with Dr. Bill Lumsden himself and Tuesday night … Continue reading Bay Area Whisky Events (Last Minute Version)
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Kilchoman Single Cask Release for the Whisky Shop
I had the privilege of meeting Kilchoman's Owner and Director, Anthony Wills today at San Francisco's The Whisky Shop. Mr. Wills is making a quick tour of the U.S. to promote Kilchoman's Summer 2010 Release here in the states as well as offering single cask bottlings to a select few purveyors. The Whisky Shop is … Continue reading Kilchoman Single Cask Release for the Whisky Shop
Recap – Bruichladdich Tasting with Jim McEwan, 11.1.10
I'm not usually one of those types that are checking their phones every other minute, but with the San Francisco Giants on their way to winning the World Series, it was hard not to check the score...repeatedly...during the first half of the recent Bruichladdich tasting at the City Club of San Francisco. The irony here … Continue reading Recap – Bruichladdich Tasting with Jim McEwan, 11.1.10
Bay Area Whisky Events, November 2010
Feeling unfulfilled after WhiskyFest? Not a one of the 270 whiskies hit the spot, eh? Was the $150 VIP ticket chump change and are you looking to unload more cash so as not to be burdened by the evil temptations of the all (not so) mighty dollar? Here are a couple of suggestions: -------------------------------------------------------- … Continue reading Bay Area Whisky Events, November 2010
WhiskyFest SF 2010 Wrap-up
Before we get into this any further, let me just lay out my WhiskyFest plan for next year: 1. Actually spend a few minutes making a serious game plan as to what to taste instead of talking about making a game plan and then running around like an idiot. 2. Eat more. 3. As nice … Continue reading WhiskyFest SF 2010 Wrap-up
SF Cocktail Week Special – A Quick Q&A with H. Joseph Ehrman
What better way to get our livers warmed up for WhiskyFest-San Francisco than San Francisco Cocktail Week, which runs from September 21st - 27th. This is the 4th annual installment of the City's ode to all things cocktail, celebrating it's storied past (think Pisco Punch, Hotaling's Whiskey, William T. Boothby, etc.), it's craft distillery/locavore influenced present, … Continue reading SF Cocktail Week Special – A Quick Q&A with H. Joseph Ehrman
More Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events – The K&L Wines Version
From the large, oaken desk of K&L Wine Merchants' esteemed spirits guru, David Driscoll, these upcoming events... Four Roses Bourbon Tasting with Jim Rutledge "Come meet Four Rose's Master Distiller Jim Rutledge and taste some Four Roses Bourbon as we get ready for WhiskyFest SF. Bring a bottle of our soon-to-be-released Four Rose's K&L Single … Continue reading More Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events – The K&L Wines Version
Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events…
Ok, my gut feeling is there's going to be a lot more than just two whisky-related events happening around here in the next month or so. I don't know, maybe my Gaelic heritage gives me some keen insight that other mere mortals don't have...but I'm pretty sure there'll be a lot going on. For now, … Continue reading Upcoming Bay Area Whisky Events…
Chieftain’s Tasting, July 15, Redwood City, CA
Just got word of a Chieftain's tasting at Martin's West in Redwood City. Presented by the fine folks at K&L Wines, there will be seven whiskies poured including...get this, people...a 1976 Allt' A 'Bhainne 31 Year and a 1982 Port Ellen 25 Year. Indeed, this is the very same Port Ellen I was lucky enough … Continue reading Chieftain’s Tasting, July 15, Redwood City, CA
Recap – Signatory Tasting presented by the Whisky Shop, 6.17.10
Ed Kohl and Signatory hosted a great tasting, appropriately enough, at the Presidio Golf Club here in San Francisco. Presented by the fantastic Whisky Shop in a dark wood room looking over the (windswept) Richmond neighborhood and green links of the course, Mr. Kohl gave a great, detailed look into the Scotch making process and … Continue reading Recap – Signatory Tasting presented by the Whisky Shop, 6.17.10
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