For your viewing pleasure this week-end a short video of Sukhinder Singh from The Whisky Exchange who talks about buying whisky as an investment. Apparently, the room they’re stood in holds the world’s largest collection of whisky. There’s yet another reason why I decided to share this video with you, watch it to find out
I’m really enjoying rye whiskey at the moment – much like pretty much everyone else, it would seem – and so was pleased when I was able to pick up a bottle of Sazerac Rye (though unfortunately it was merely the standard expression, and not the 25 year old 18 year old that scored a hefty… [Continue Reading]
So, my dear readers, the time has come for me to go on, and on, and on about my recent trip to the magical mystery island of utterly fantastic splendidness that is: Islay! Yes, dear reader, I have finally made the pilgrimage to that most wonderful of places, the home of such outstanding whiskies as… [Continue Reading]
If you are on a budget, I’d turn and run right now, before you get so intrigued as to find yourself unable to do anything but buy a bottle – or at least a glass (if you can find a bar that stocks it, which I doubt). The bottle that I’m taking a look at… [Continue Reading]
Bloody Mary is probably one of the most well-known and loved cocktails in the world – I certainly haven’t come across anyone who hasn’t heard of it, and most people who have tried it seem to take an instant liking to it. There is, however, a way to make it considerably better. Any guesses? Yeah,… [Continue Reading]
What makes whisky so interesting, and at the same time daunting, is the sheer range of variations, flavors, brands and expressions gathered under its banner. Even if you have your daily glass as prescribed by any doctor worth the money, you can go a whole year without drinking the same drink twice. Not literally the… [Continue Reading]
I’ve always loved afternoon tea – a classic selection of cakes and sandwiches, served with a cup of freshly brewed tea – but come to think of it, I suppose it is a bit of a ‘girly’ affair. Mini muffins, finger sandwiches, nothing that requires more than one bite and 3 chews to have done… [Continue Reading]
Knob Creek 9 Year Old is a bourbon that I had heard a lot about leading up to its winning of the Whisky Bible 2011 award on the various bourbon sites that I frequent. It has been lauded as one of the best bourbons in its price range and has received critical acclaim since it… [Continue Reading]
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