Made in Scotland, Bought in Africa!

Made in Scotland, Bought in Africa!

One of the things I did this winter/spring was spend some time in Africa with family. As a whiskey enthusiast, I usually look for opportunities to visit whiskey shops to see what people in the world are drinking.

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The OG – Glenlivet 12

No blog or review set about whiskey would be complete without a Glenlivet 12. I will write a distillery profile about this prolific and indeed iconic distillery later, but for now let’s concentrate on this classic dram….

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Hot Toddy Recipe

This Hot Toddy Recipe is sure to cure what ails you! Even if it’s just cold outside and you want something to warm you up from the inside. This is the perfect drink around a campfire!

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Wild and untamed – Talisker Storm

The isle of Skye is well known for its untamed beauty, abundance of wildlife and also Talisker whiskey, one of Scotlands best whiskies. It’s not on every shelf, but it should be.

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My First Lowland – Auchentoshan Three Wood

My first traipse below the ‘Highland Line’ since starting this blog, that imaginary line that separates 2 whiskey regions (Highlands and Lowlands), and in many ways whiskey cultures. I chose this one for a few reasons. I…

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Scapa Skiren Review

I love finding new scotches that I haven’t tried before. I love reading the marketing material on the outside of the box, and then opening up to reveal the scotch inside. I must admit, I know very little about the Ork…

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