If you and I were friends, and you were wondering what to get me for the holidays, I would be ecstatic if you had the wisdom to secure me a membership in the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Unlike most scotch clubs that select some bottles (however limited or rare) from distilleries and ship them your […]
3
Dec
Drop the tie and give Dad something he'd really appreciate
11
Nov
Premium spirit from the oldest rum brand in the world
Mount Gay’s 1703 Old Cask Selection Rum is the highest level of Mount Gay rum available. The vintage’s name comes from the year Mount Gay was established in Barbados, 1703, making it the the oldest known rum brand in the world. To create the perfect spirit, Master blender Allen Smith blended rums aged between 10 […]
9
Nov
Single malt Speyside scotch with a touch of Islay
If you read LIAS with any regularity you’ll know we’re kind of fanatics of The Balvenie single malt scotch. The Speyside distillery just makes some delicious affordable scotch, and their various special editions are equally exceptional (such as their Madeira Cask, 40 Year Old Single Malt Scotch and whatever wonderfulness resides in their Ambassador Case). […]
8
Jun
Only 150 bottles of Balvenie's finest scotch to date for $3,500
I love my Balvenie. It is truly one of my favorite single malt scotches. It may not be the most expensive or exclusive, but it’s from my favorite region (Speyside), falls handsomely in my price range (about $45/bottle for 12-Year) and tickles my tastebuds in anticipated fancy at the mere thought of a tumbler full. […]
3
Feb
When all you've ever wanted fits in one fine leather briefcase
Without question, our favorite “affordable” single malt Scotch at LIAS is Balvenie 15-year, absolute gold at Costco for about $40 a bottle. We would’ve loved to try that Balvenie Madeira, of course, but haven’t had the opportunity (Balvenie, if you’re out there sweet Lord of Scotch, feel free to send us a sample!). To give […]
4
Nov
One of our favorite Scotches gets finished off in Madeira Wine casks
I love my Balvenie. It is truly one of my favorite Scotches. It may not be the most expensive or exclusive, but it’s from my favorite region (Speyside), falls handsomely in my price range (about $45/bottle for 12-Year) and tickles my tastebuds in anticipated fancy at the mere thought of a tumbler full. I get […]
