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Looking for durrrty whisky, part 3: The (second?) best option from the Highlands?
After dipping the toe into Irish whisky last week, it’s back on familiar ground (so to speak) in my quest for dirty whisky. Having...
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Feb 16, 20234 min read
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Looking for durrty whisky, part 2: does Ireland spill the dirt?
OK, I get it: Irish whiskey is probably not something you’d associate with dirty flavours. If there’s such a thing as an Irish signature...
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Feb 9, 20235 min read
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Looking for durrrty whisky... The one from Islay
February is a bit of a peculiar, often downright weird and occasionally a bit of a cruel month. Winter still tends to hold a firm grip on...
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Feb 2, 20234 min read
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Hallowed be thy grain – part 4: Compass Box Hedonism Felicitas
Blended grain, 2020 release, 53% ABV, natural colour, unchill filtered, refill sherry butt, 1st fill bourbon and recharred casks, 2226...
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Jan 26, 20234 min read
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Hallowed be thy grain, part 3: Mellow Corn
Kentucky Straight Corn Whiskey (Heaven Hill Distillery), 50% ABV, bottled in bond Today’s review covers a whiskey that has managed a bit...
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Jan 19, 20234 min read
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Hallowed be thy grain: Stauning Rye Art Series
4yo Maple syrup cask finish (2017-2021), 57.2% ABV, 259 bottles, app. €60 My second exploration into anything BUT single malt takes me to...
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Jan 12, 20234 min read
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Hallowed be thy grain
... Taking a closer look at anything BUT single malt whisky Happy New year one and all! May the best of 2022 prove to become the worst...
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Jan 5, 20234 min read
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12 years of whisky: the case for the ignored
Ending this series, and the year for that matter, I’m gonna shoot myself in the foot by reviewing a whisky no-one ever talks about....
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Dec 22, 20224 min read
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12 years of whisky: the case for blends
Blends tend to not get a lot of love within the whisky community, and truth be told, who could blame us? Best case scenario they turn out...
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Dec 15, 20224 min read
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12 years of whisky: the case for sherry casks
Continuing this series on quality, affordable 12 yo whisky, it’s time to take a look at another modern classic. An archetype if you will...
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Dec 8, 20224 min read
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12 years of whisky: a dime a dozen?
(Does affordable still bring good quality?) Waving goodbye to 2022, I had a whole range of ideas for themes and reviews in mind. I didn’t...
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Dec 1, 20225 min read
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The reason for the season part 4: splashing the cash
To end this series on Holiday Season shopping tips, I’m putting the focus of attention on pricier whisky. The case at hand I’ll be coming...
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Nov 24, 20227 min read
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The reason for the season, pt 3: whisky shopping for an anorak
Anorak: seasoned and self-proclaimed enthusiast. Whisky geek… Someone who’s deep into whisky, who has been so for a number of years, who...
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Nov 17, 20225 min read
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The reason for the season, part 2: whisky shopping on a budget
Let’s talk about perception, as I feel it often is against us, enthusiasts, when it comes to gifting. Most people near me, relatives,...
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Nov 10, 20225 min read
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The reason for the season: Malty’s Holiday gift tips.
And so November is upon us. For most of us here in the Northern Hemisphere it means the adage of House Stark is becoming pretty accurate,...
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Nov 3, 20225 min read
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Which NAS kicks ass, part 4: Laphroaig Cà irdeas Warehouse 1, Fèis Ile 2022 release
52.2 % ABV, UCF, natural colour, matured in first fill Maker’s Mark barrels, €90 in the distillery shop, app. €100- €120 on secondary. 3...
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Oct 27, 20224 min read
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Which NAS kicks ass, part 3: Glen Scotia Victoriana
54.2% ABV, UCF, natural colour, 2021 release, app. €65-€70 A strong contender for ‘best single malt whisky’ in some online award thing or...
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Oct 20, 20225 min read
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Which NAS kicks ass, part 2: BenRiach Smoke Season
52.8 % ABV, Natural colour, UCF, matured in 1st fill Bourbon and Virgin Oak casks, 2021 release, app. €50-€55 The revenge of the eternal...
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Oct 13, 20224 min read
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Which NAS kicks ass? Episode 1: Campbeltown Loch
Engage in conversation with pretty much any whisky enthusiast about all things whisky, and chances are not before long quite a few ‘hot...
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Oct 6, 20225 min read
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Unsung Heroes or Downright Zeroes Episode 5: Benromach 15 yo
43% ABV, natural colour, UCF (according to whiskybase), 2016 release from ex bourbon and sherry casks, app. €70-€75 I’m ending this theme...
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Sep 29, 20223 min read
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