Most of the Scottish whisky enjoyed around the world today is blended, which is to say whisky from different distilleries is brought together into a big batch then bottled to achieve a specific flavor – and it’s a lot more difficult than you think. Most of Scotland’s distilleries make most of their whisky for blending […]
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Tasting Notes: Kilchoman 4 Single Cask
Off the coast of Southwest Scotland there’s an island of fewer than 4,000 people, more than 20,000 sheep and what was, for a long time, only 7 distilleries – until Kilchoman came along in 2005. (more…)
Tasting Notes: Arran 12 Pinot Noir Cask Finish
Not once but twice in as many days, I was able to taste the Single Cask Nation’s bottling of Arran – a 12 year old whisky finished in Pinot Noir casks. What did I think? (more…)
Single Cask Nation Tasting at The Bookstore Bar
While I’ve hosted many-an-event at the Bookstore Bar, earlier this week I had the pleasure of being on the other side of the table and listening to someone talk about whisky – Jason Johnstone-Yellin. (more…)
