October 2010
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Tasting Notes: McCarthy's Oregon Single Malt
As Craft Distilling in America continues it’s rise in productivity and popularity, there are a few American craft whiskies that are really beginning to distinguish themselves. Stranahan’s comes to mind, as does High West, and Tuthilltown’s Bourbon. But McCarthy’s Oregon Single Malt just might be my favorite.
Crafted by Oregon’s Clear Creek Distillery,...
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Age Your Own Whisk(e)y (Cheap!)
Via the Nashville Scene, I just learned that Copper Fox Distillery, the makers of Wasmund’s Single Malt and Rye Whiskey, are offering folks a “barrel aging package” that let’s buyers age two liters of their own spirit.
Many whiskey aficionados have long wondered what it would be like to be a distiller. Home-brew beer and even stomp-your-own-grape wines have been available...
Event Review: 2010 Single Malt Whisky Society...
When it comes to parties, it’s always nice to see some familiar faces. But when it comes to whisky, it’s always nice to see some unfamiliar expressions. At the opening of the autumn SMWS Extravaganza national tour at the Union League Club in Chicago, I saw both. All your favorite brand ambassadors were on hand (well, no SMSMMS), including Simon (Laphroaig), Winston (Glenlivet), Andrew...
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L'Chaim! Or, Loch Chaim - To Your Health! An...
A friend just send me the below image. As he writes “For $108, it better fast FOR me next Yom Kippur!”
Macallan 18, from the mythical scottish lake, Loch Chaim
Aside from the yucks that this bottle gives us, I’m actually thinking Macallan 18 for $105, not bad. I can read that it’s one of 300 bottles, and “A Heavenly Inspired Selection of Single Cask, Single Malt...
