Have you ever tasted something and thought "What is that flavor?" Well, fear not, because the whisky experts of the world have come up with a thousand ways to describe the whisky you're drinking. Here is an excerpt from a description, by a well respected source, of a newly released single malt:"Faint ripples of sweet … Continue reading A Thousand Words – Describing Whisky Taste
The Whisky Buzz
A Comparison of Classics: Whisky vs Wheels.
When I was in university, I bought a 1967 Fargo truck. Previously, it had been a meat shop delivery vehicle. The owner smoked a pipe, so the inside of the truck cab was well seasoned, all of the metal surfaces (there were no padded interiors in those days) coated with the blackish resin deposited years … Continue reading A Comparison of Classics: Whisky vs Wheels.
Fall Flavors of Whisky
Last weekend, my wife and I celebrated our anniversary. First, we went with our friends to see a great live blues show. Morgan Davis is one of those classic bluesmen - a solo artist who entertains viewers with his skills on the guitar and with his stories about the blues and those who dedicated their … Continue reading Fall Flavors of Whisky
Summer. The Dog Days of Whisky
I'll admit, whisky isn't the first drink that comes to mind when it's hot and sunny. Ice cold beer or a chilled Chardonnay, maybe. After all, it's not the time to be sitting by a warm fire in your smoking jacket, sipping a Lagavulin. But, aside from that, I think that there's a whisky for … Continue reading Summer. The Dog Days of Whisky
Under the Influence. Or Not.
The power of advertising can be, well, powerful. Whisky advertisers like to get you under their influence so that you get under the influence of their product. And there have been some truly great whisky advertising campaigns. Print ads, for example, have been around for decades. Great tag lines such as Black Velvet's "Feel the … Continue reading Under the Influence. Or Not.
The Thrill of the Hunt
I have been enjoying whisky for a few years, now. When I go to the local liquor store, it's the same routine - stand in front of the whisky section for ten minutes, analyzing every bottle. Hoping the something new or different will magically appear. It never does. So where do I go to find … Continue reading The Thrill of the Hunt
Happy World Whisky Day!
Today is Saturday, May 16 - World Whisky Day. Started in 2012 by Blair Bowman, a University of Aberdeen student, it has been endorsed by the Scottish Parliament as a day of world wide celebration. In honour of this illustrious occasion, here are a few (non-illustrious) whisky facts;- there are currently 20 million casks of … Continue reading Happy World Whisky Day!
The Whisky Collection
Part of my home whisky room As a budding whisky enthusiast, or, perhaps as an experienced veteran, at some point you'll want to own some whisky, whether it's one bottle or a whole room full. Most of us settle for something in between. Interestingly, I've found that the number of bottles of whisky that we … Continue reading The Whisky Collection
Whisky Flavor – Not Just a Matter of Taste.
The chart above provides a quick look at the flavor spectrum of whisky in Scotland and Ireland. Many of the brands that you might recognize are scattered across a spectrum from Delicate to Smoky and from Light to Rich. If you've been following previous Whiskylove articles, you may remember that all whisky gets its flavor … Continue reading Whisky Flavor – Not Just a Matter of Taste.
Age Statements. What’s the Big Deal?
Age is just a number. You're only as old as you feel. Everything improves with age..There are lots of expressions about age. When it comes to whisky age, the debate continues. Here are a few basic generalities about whisky aging;- time spent in a cask is the biggest influence on whisky taste.- the older the … Continue reading Age Statements. What’s the Big Deal?
