by Rich Cook | Aug 4, 2025 | Scotch, Uncategorized
The widespread fame and renown, not to mention personal fandom, of Lagavulin 16 year led me to picking up this bottle recently. While not the sensory, seductive campfire bath that the 16 provides, this carries plenty of Islay’s signature smoky character, making it... 
by Michael Cervin | May 13, 2025 | Scotch
From Speyside, in Scotland’s northeastern region. Speyside is home to roughly half of Scotland’s distilleries, therefore the competition is keen. A single malt scotch has to stand out to be noticed. The Singleton offers complex notes of resin, light citrus, roasted... 
by Michael Cervin | Sep 18, 2024 | Scotch
Glenfiddich has a long history, beginning with their first stills sparingly distilling Whisky in 1887. Today their Scotch Whisky is produced on a massive scale and you can find it everywhere. Their 12-Year-Old Single Malt is a slightly sweeter Scotch... 
by Michael Cervin | Aug 23, 2023 | Scotch
As a blended 100% malt Scotch, this drinks pretty much like you’d expect. Light butterscotch, resin, apricot and floral aromas are blended with zesty citrus & fresh fruit along with subtle hints of honey and spiced oak. It offers a potent entry, and the mid... 
by Michael Cervin | Jun 15, 2023 | Scotch, Uncategorized
Lighter in style, this Scotch offers fresh citrus, stone fruit and resin, and the finish adds a bit of honey and plum. There’s a subtle elegance to this, making it the kind of Scotch newbies could enjoy. There’s solid quality here, and considering the price, this over... 
by Michael Cervin | Mar 22, 2023 | Scotch
Glenmorangie began distilling in the Scottish Highlands in the 1730’s at the Morangie farmhouse, and this expression they call “The Original” has a long history of being one of the first single malts to be distilled in the early 1840s. And this is still a standout...
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