Scottish Whisky

Richard on January 3rd, 2012

I hate being sick. It seems like my whole family extended out to two removals was sick with one virus or another. My wife, daughter, and I were all sick with different bugs. I was down with a mild head cold that was just annoying enough to not be able to fully enjoy whiskey. So [...]

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Richard on December 15th, 2011

I try to sound a little more professional when I write. So, you would be forgiven if you haven’t picked up on the fact that I’m a bit of a smartass. I also enjoy a good joke or ruse at the expense of others. Physical pain or personal embarrassment isn’t required. Merely getting one over [...]

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Richard on December 13th, 2011

The holidays are a time to get together with friends and family. Whether you are celebrating the joyous occasion with those close to you or enduring the extended family for the obligatory once a year visit, you probably should have some whiskey on hand. Like butter and bacon, whiskey tends to make everything better. Even [...]

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Richard on December 6th, 2011

Some of you may be aware of, or attended this year’s Universal Whisky Experience in Las Vegas.  Well if an ultra premium whisky experience is your thing then you might want to check out the event in 2012. I received this brief synopsis on the event: For one weekend only, March 2-3, 2012, the Wynn [...]

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Richard on November 21st, 2011

Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 21 Years 46% ABV/92 Proof $110 to $130 Website What the Distillery Says: As with the 17-year-old, with this expression we marry together Old Pulteney matured in ex-bourbon wood with spirit from ex-sherry wood casks. The crucial difference, however, is that the ex-sherry wood in this case is [...]

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