Trader Joe’s Speyside Single Malt 18 Year (1993)
December 31, 2012
Despite its faults this could easily serve as a “third round” scotch or sacrificial bottle for undiscerning visitors. I would say this particular bottle is worth exactly $26. Right on, Mr. Trader Joe.
Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to whisk(e)y lovers everywhere! I hope everyone is able to have a drop of something special to celebrate. Cheers! -Nathan, The Scotch Noob
Bushmills Original Blended Irish Whiskey
December 24, 2012
This isn’t awful. It’s a simple, single-note dram with no complexity, but not as faulty as others at this price point. The black pepper on the nose is interesting, and the raw grain whiskey doesn’t announce itself on the tongue like other competitors do.
Supply and Demand
December 17, 2012
I like to think that the cause of the historically established whisky bubble/bust cycle is twofold. One, the law of supply and demand coupled with the lengthy aging process of whisky. Two, the capriciousness of public opinion and global taste trends.
2012 Holiday Whisky Gift Guide
December 10, 2012
Around this time of year I get a lot of emails from people asking for gift suggestions. So, I’ve worked up a handy little chart for anyone who wants to gift something “slightly better” than last year’s gift.
Book Review: The World Atlas of Whisky by Dave Broom
December 3, 2012
…that makes it my “desert island” whisky book, and the one I would recommend anchor any whisky lover’s library. If Dave Broom’s World Atlas of Whisky were a dram, I would definitely award it with a “Must Have” rating.
