Day 15 is another fun number and really screams Christmas to to me. Whisky may not be the first aged spirit or even alcohol that you think of when it comes to France, but perhaps it should be. To many of us, the country might only be thought of as the place that makes everything from grapes:…
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Day 9 — Beinn Dubh Ruby Black Flying Scottsman
Day 9. Got a fun number here for you today Beinn Dubh is a ruby-black whisky made at Speyside distillery. This special edition was launched in partnership with National Railway Museum to commemorate the return of LNER Class A3 4472, better known as Flying Scotsman, to the main line. Matured in charred casks, this is…
Day 24 — Ardbeg Uigeadail
Welcome to day 24. The end is in sight, I hope you all are close to the whisky a day that this doctor prescribes. I know a bunch of you are peat heads and seeing as this is the last day before the big one I found a little something special. Now even though we…
Day 22 — G&M Glenburgie 10 Year
Welcome to day 22. Today we have a bit of a rarity as the vast majority of Glenburgie ends up in Ballatine’s blended whisky. Gordon & MacPhail bottles a small number of expressions, primarily this 10 year old, as single malts. Gordon & MacPhail History Gordon and MacPhail opened their premises on South Street, Elgin…
Day 15 — Tomatin Cask Strength
Welcome to day 15. I swear that I’m not trying to kill you with all these cask strength bottles, but here we are again with yet another one. Our offering today is full of fun and exciting flavors. TOMATIN DISTILLERY HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY It is Tomatin’s much improved wood policy which has brought…
Day 10 — Hyde 10 Year Sherry Finish
Welcome to Day 10. For the 10th day I figured a 10 year offering would be a good plan. Enter the Hyde 10 Year Sherry Finish Irish Single Malt Whiskey. This is a whiskey that’s gotten a fair bit of press in recent years, winning some impressive awards. But it is likely one you’ve never…