Tasting

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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First, my apologies on the late posting of this event. I was on vacation with my wife last week and I’m running a little behind on blog business. I owe Matt a review or two and I owe all of you a April new release recap. This Sunday, May 16th at 7:00 PM there is [...]

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Richard on September 22nd, 2009

Hopefully you remember my review of the Single Malt Scotch Whisky Extravaganza put on by the Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Atlanta this spring. Well I just got a list of their fall tour for 2009. Here’s where you can find them: Chicago: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Boston: Thursday, October 22, 2009 Washinton, DC: Wednesday, [...]

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Richard on August 12th, 2009

Did You Know…that you can burn your taste buds on higher proof whiskey? Opinions vary about the preference for or against difference proof strengths of whiskey.  Some folks chide the 80 proof while rallying behind cask strength whiskeys and vice versa.  Regardless of your preference you should note that the higher the alcohol content the [...]

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Richard on March 13th, 2009

Oh the joys of the well put together whiskey event. As many regular readers know, I live in Atlanta. Unfortunately, Atlanta is not known for its happening whiskey scene. This is why I was understandably very excited about last nights Single Malt Scotch Whisky Extravaganza. It wasn’t quite WhiskeyFest but until Mr. Hansell decides to [...]

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