Single Malt

Richard on August 27th, 2010

I just received the fall tour schedule for the 17th Annual Single Malt & Scotch Whisky Extravaganza. Matt and I hit New York and Atlanta during the Spring Tour earlier this year. I also received the following invitation to pass along to our readers:: Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited to enjoy a connoisseur’s evening [...]

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Matt on June 7th, 2010

Some time ago, I attended a special tasting of Tullibardine single malt whisky at The Brandy Library.  Since I was somewhat impressed by the uniqueness of Tullibardine and had a lot of questions, Adam Jacobs of Total Beverage Solution hooked me up with James Robertson, International Sales Manager for Tullibardine (who missed the tasting due [...]

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Matt on May 22nd, 2010

“I hate people when they’re not polite” as the song goes.  Whisky writers and enthusiasts have long been accused of elitism.  Even those of us who seek to lift the veil on whiskey’s mysteries, can fall prey to what some see as arrogance and snobbery.  Whisky festivals often seem to enforce this theme.  The vast [...]

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Matt on April 28th, 2010

Last night, I hopped the E train down to Tribeca for some whisky and conversation (way better than tea and sympathy btw).  The Brandy Library and Adam Jacobs of Total Beverage Solution was hosting a tasting of four Tullibardine single malts. Despite being located on the side of Scotland’s oldest brewery (circa 12th century), Tullibardine [...]

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Matt on September 13th, 2009

I just got back from brunch with Dr. Bill Lumsden, Master Distiller of Glenmorangie and Arbeg, at the Brandy Library.  The food was great, the whisky was better and a great time was had by all. Dr. Bill promised to bore us to death and then give us great whisky.  I told him that talk [...]

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