Ardbeg Alligator vs God
Ardbeg enjoys a status which most people would describe as ‘cult’, some as ‘sect’ and a few, including me, think it’s nothing short of a major religion. Indeed, with it’s evangelists, prophets and miracles; pilgrimages, shrines and vigils; with it’s commandments, structured devotion and, at times, extremism, Ardbeg is as close to Roman Catholicism, Orthodox [...]
Compass Box you say?
Edinburgh Whisky Blog Compass Box tasting at the Vintners Rooms in Leith. Ok, so you know what Edinburgh Whisky Blog is (If you are reading this and don’t know, have a look at our about us section). The Vintners rooms is an Italian Restaurant in Leith which has a ridiculous collection of whiskies to try [...]
Video: The Glenlivet Faemussach
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A Quick Dram: Murray McDavid Mortlach 1993
A Christmas gift dram from Paula (Islay blog posts) Mortlach 1993 (11yo) Bottled by: Murray McDavid Speyside Bourbon cask, finished in Graham’s Port casks 1800 bottles, 46% abv Mortlach means ‘duck massacre’ apparently… Colour: 1970s brown leather sofa Nose: Apples, berries and peaches. Blackcurrants and nail varnish, lemony and sour. Finally White chocolate and nutmeg. [...]
Whyte & Mackay, Jura, Mince Pies and much more
What a great night at Leslie’s! After a slow start (everyone looked slightly scared when Lucas and I said “7 whiskies each”) it all got rolling. And then spinning. Big thanks to Whyte & Mackay for sending Isle of Jura 16 yo and Whyte & Mackay 19 yo. We got the group’s opinions of these [...]
