Whiskey Week
Bourbon Tasting at Castro's Lounge
Last full day of tasting in Whiskey Week, and it was a beauty! I only recently came to appreciate well made bourbons. If you, like me, perceived them as sort of one step above moonshine a) you're not alone and b) it's …
Scotch Day — Drinking at The Feathers
I know, you've been waiting all week for this. Whiskey week, and nary a mention of that peaty golden drink from Scotland. From the land, no less, of the man who inspired this whole week, and who thousands of people will …
Forty Creek Distillery
Here's a fun fact: Whiskey made in Canada can be called three things, interchangeably. "Canadian Whisky" "Canadian Rye" and "Canadian Rye Whisky" are all acceptable, regardless of how much or little rye there actually …
Antrim
Colour me surprised. In yesterday's post, I noted that I had written a poem about the Antrim Coast of Northern Ireland. It was in a photo caption, in case you missed it. Surprisingly, I've had a few different people ask …
Whiskey in the Jar — Irish at The Ceili Cottage
Rather than trying to convince you that you want to continue reading this post, I'll let The Dubliners do it for me. Q. Why did God create whiskey? A. To keep the Irish from taking over the world.
Whiskey Week is Here!
[caption id="attachment_2970" align="alignright" width="240"] Me and Ben (two years ago), ready for some serious Whisky drinking. Well, I am, at least.[/caption] With Robbie Burns day fast approaching, it's time to focus …