Getting back on track with my whisky reviews a bit, I could never be too long before two of my great whisky loves would pass the revue again. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society and peated whisky from Islay! Today we’ll be having a look at the Menage a Mesquite, a distillery 53 release (a.k.a. Caol […]
Over the last couple of years of whisky hype we’ve not only seen many more distilleries pop-up in the traditional “Big Five” whisky countries (Scotland, Ireland, U.S.A, Canada & Japan) but also the emergency of many “New World” whiskies. With especially Taiwan (Kavalan), Australia (Starward), India (Amrut, Paul John, Indri), Israel (Milk & Honey) and
I still remember falling head over heels in love with Compass Box whisky at the start of my whisky journey. Not just because they make some absolutely stellar drams, but largely because of John Glaser his almost rebellious view of the whisky world. Breaking tradition where he saw fit (sometimes even leading to disagreements with
A couple of years ago me and my wife bought a very special bottle of whisky, with a very special purpose. Which was not to review it, that’s just a bonus! As I was a bit of a fan of Glenmorangie those days (and still am, though my horizon has broadend since then) I was
It’s been a while my friends! One week ago I’ve become a dad for the first time and obviously my time was spent elsewhere. But I’m back with a whole lot of insipiration! So, let’s kick things off with a this Daftmill 2011 Summer Batch. This Lowland Distillery from the heart of Fife is not
Douglas Laing bottled this stunning Port Ellen XOP 40 year old in honour of their 75th anniversary. The stuff of legends!
Waar geliefden ooit elkaars leven binnen dansten, walsen de mensen nu over de vloer op zoek naar de mooiste flessen sterke drank, wijn en bier. Slijterij Berendsen, gevestigd in het voormalig Avion Zalen centrum te Enschede, is een gevestigde naam in heel Nederland (en daarbuiten) vanwege het vakmanschap en de service die voor klanten een
De Salud Slijter Spotlight neemt deze maand een kijkje bij Van der Heijden uit Eindhoven.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. There’s nothing wrong with a good blend! It’s a bias we still see a lot in the world of whiskies. Blends are bad and single malts is where it’s at. But you couldn’t be further from the truth. I always say that the only question when
It’s been a while my friends! No worries though, I haven’t given up the hobby. But with both a new (whisky related) education, a baby on the way and a new house to move to… I’ve simply been a bit swamped. But when my good friend Robbert (Confessions of a Whisky Freak) reaches out to
