August 2009 Archives - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

GlenWonka. A very Sicilian end.

August 29, 2009 by Chris +

GlenWonka, producers of the most expensive (fake) whisky in the world, have gone out of business. How so, I hear you cry. Here is one theory. While Angus W. Apfelstrudel, Jr* (their whisky expert and master blender) was [...]

Don’t be such a square…

August 28, 2009 by Lucas +

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**** Right, prepare for one of my famous statements. There are some seriously nuts people in this world, but without them our civilisation would stand still. Those people from the land of Unorthodox just wake up in the [...]

Four Tasters of the Apocalypse: Part 2 – Burr Oak

August 27, 2009 by Lucas +

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Previously on The Four Tasters of the Apocalypse: Resurrected Lords of Arran were joined by The Tasters in the battle of Montague Street. The powers of Good prevailed and the One is now coming, his path paved with the skulls [...]

A Quick Dram: Kilchoman 3yo

August 25, 2009 by Lucas +

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Kilchoman 3yo ABV unknown Available: 9th September Colour: Pale straw Nose: Rhubarb custard sweets, fresh leather, vanilla, a punch of metallic bright smoke and a touch of marmalade. Palate: Firm and smoky, a bit dry and [...]

A Dirty Dram: The Laphretto

August 24, 2009 by Chris +

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While Lucas was taking acid, playing Dungeons and Dragons and writing his epic account of our Arran tasting, I was being introduced to a Monster… The Doctor Frankenstien of this particular Monster is Andreas Mott [...]