Tag: Scotch
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Benriach Heredotus Fumosus
Sometimes I wonder what the world was like before certain combinations were invented or discovered. For example, what did people use to do before the discovery of adding salt to hot chips? Eat them plain? Huh? Also, what was going on before tomato sauce was invented? If you try and tell me that the Romans…
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The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Whisky Review
A friend recently offered me a chance to try The Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve, as despite regularly delighting in a fine cigar, I had never sampled this Highland scotch. A claim to the title of “The Cigar Malt” is a bold one, but it has to be said that the complex, urbane nature of this…
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Ardbeg Day Auriverdes Whisky Tasting Review
Auriverdes is the latest offering from mighty peat-smoke maestros Ardbeg. Recently released to coincide with Ardbeg Day 2014, Auriverdes (meaning gold and green, gold from the whisky, green from the bottle) is a limited release, so try it while you can. I must admit to being more than partial to Islay malt in general, not…
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The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
The Glenlivet 12 year old – one of the most approachable, friendly and obliging single malt whiskies you are likely to find. A highly regarded scotch from the region of Speyside, loved for its pleasant fruity and vanilla character and, indeed, is one of the best-selling single malt scotches world-wide. The 12 year old expression…