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Tag: Appreciation

What’s Your “Go Zone”?

October 23, 2017October 22, 2017 The Scotch NoobArticles43 Comments 7026 views

As long-time readers will know, I do a lot of thinking (and whining) about the price of whisky. Every decision I make at the store and every review I write is influenced by the dollar amount on the bottle’s price tag. … So, when reader Tony sent me the following graphic, it resonated.

Whisky 101: Smooth (Part two)

September 4, 2017August 26, 2017 The Scotch NoobArticles / Whiskey10121 Comments 8901 views

Part two of a primer on the word “smooth” in whisky tasting. What it means, why people use it, and why you should stop.

Whisky 101: Smooth (Part one)

August 28, 2017August 28, 2017 The Scotch NoobArticles / Whiskey10118 Comments 9141 views

Part one of a primer on the word “smooth” in whisky tasting. What it means, why people use it, and why you should stop.

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