Tag: Scotch Whisky
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Bruichladdich Octomore 6.1 Review
“But seriously, Octomore, is that even a real whisky?” That was basically my first reaction when I heard about Octomore. It is a limited whisky produced from one of my favourite distilleries, Bruichladdich. You see, I am not the kind of guy who does things by halves, especially when it comes to food and flavours. If…
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Tatuaje 10th Anniversary Belle Encre
If you’ve never heard of the cigar brand Tatuaje, you will soon. I could write forever about the contributions they have made to the modern world of fine cigars. But I will say only this; Pete Johnson, the man behind Tatuaje, is more than your average Gentleman. He named his brand Tatuaje, Spanish for ‘tattoo’,…
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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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Laphroaig 10 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review
Tonight we settle down with one of my most favourite whiskies – Laphroaig 10 Years Old. If you are fortunate enough to have a bottle of Laphroaig 10 Years Old gracing your whisky collection or liquor cabinet, please pour yourself a dram and join me as we indulge in one of the great whisky experiences.…
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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…