Islay distillery Bruichladdich has been doing a nice job of releasing distinct expressions with various qualities of note. Their Organic 2003 was the first certified “organic” single malt scotch, and their Peat expression emphasized their scotch’s peaty flavor. Now their Octomore 2nd Edition takes that former scotch and kicks the peatiness quotient into the stratosphere, […]
19
Jan
Islay distillery creates the most highly peated whisky ever made
11
Jan
Aged for 14 years in American oak
We’ve coverd some of Dalmore’s more exotic cousins before, such as their Isle of Jura Prophecy Single Malt Whisky, but when it comes to Dalmore‘s own stable of whiskys few will beat their 18 Year Old expression. Launched in 1839 by Alexander Matheson in the Highlands of Northern Scotland, The Dalmore was acquired in 1886 […]
21
Dec
Viscount David Linley's lockable Tantalus case
The Tantalus case by esteemed British woodworker David Linley is something every gentlemen worth his weight in scotch should have in their household. Made of Macassar ebony, dark stained walnut and nickel engraving plates, the lead crystal decanters held within can be safely locked — that way no wandering snifter poachers can get their hands […]
15
Dec
Scotch whisky from the Highland's easternmost distillery
Although shortly absent from US markets from 1995 to 1998, the Glen Garioch distillery has made a strong comeback in the US due to a series of excellent expressions. Among them is this most coveted 1978 Vintage single malt bottled in 2009. Although now making only unpeated scotches, this expression of the easternmost distillery in […]
3
Dec
Drop the tie and give Dad something he'd really appreciate
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 […]
30
Nov
When life gives you lemons, make some limited edition whisky
A great living example of ‘When life gives you lemons, make lemonade’, renowned scotch distillers Glennfiddich have taken a disaster that happened at their warehouses and turned it into a limited edition single malt whisky. Who needs lemonade when you can make some limited edition single malt scotch? When record snowfalls caused the collapse of […]
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). […]
13
Oct
Single malt scotch whisky that's worth $150,000
Ever wondered what $150,000 tastes like? Well, according to New York Sothebys, $150,000 tastes like a 64 year old Macallan single malt whisky. On November 15th, New York Sotheby will be auctioning off a one-of-a-kind crystal Lalique Cire Perdue decanter containing the oldest and rarest Macallan single malt — aged in sherry seasoned Spanish oak […]
