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The Atlanta whiskey scene has been heating up a little lately. I’ve got another event notice for you. This one is for an introduction to whiskey at the Mac McGee Irish Pub in Decatur. They are a great new place that just opened in January of this year. This is the first of a series [...]
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Do you think you have what it takes to be a master distiller/blender? Can you rack a days worth of whiskey single-handed after spending hours on the malt floor? Do you have the fortitude to sample a hundred barrels and still make it to the pub for a dram and a pint? If you can [...]
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I lead a tasting of Irish whiskeys last weekend. Planning an event like this turned out more difficult than I expected. With tasting classes on rye, bourbon, and single malt Scotch under my belt, I thought Irish would be a breeze. There are only four distilleries to choose from [...]
Last night the Whisk(e)y Apostles re-united at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square for the 12th Annual New York Whisky Fest. Despite selling fewer tickets this year, it still seemed awfully crowded. We ran into some friends, saw some from a distance, and I’m sure we missed others entirely. We had a great time, but [...]
Bushmills Original What The Distillery Says: The cornerstone of our family, it’s a blend of our own triple distilled malt whiskey with a lighter Irish grain whiskey. Making it an approachable whiskey with a rich, warming taste of fresh fruit and vanilla. What Richard Says: Nose: Woody and peppery with vegetal/grassy notes. Palate: Uber-mellow on [...]
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