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“An Armchair Tour of Scotland” Our tasting features 3 new releases to our market. Tamnavulin (Whyte & Mackay) is the first up. Its Double Cask begins life in bourbon barrels and is finished in sherry casks. As we seldom see an Auchroisk bottling in our market, let's opt for its 10-Year, a rare 43% ABV …
For the first time in over 52 years the U.S. Government has added a new type of whiskey to its regulations: American Single Malt Whiskey. On December 18th, 2024, the TTB officially added the new Standard of Identity with an effective date of January 19th, 2025 that clearly defines the category and protects its producers …
Join Scotch Club, Mr. Peabody, and Sherman, on a trip to the way-back machine where we visit whisky from decades ago and compare them side by side with their modern …
Spec’s Wine and Spirits has been releasing single casks for a long time. The problem is (unless you live in Texas) is that Texas is a no-ship state, so the …
Join Andy Smith at the Aerie for a night-before-Peatin' scotch tasting. This will be a relaxed night with 1oz pours of: - $40 - Braeval (Braes of Glenlivet) SMWS 1979 18yr Glenrothes 1993 Chieftain's 14yr Glen Elgin 2008 Chieftain's 9yr Arran Sauternes Cask Finish Glen Scotia 25yr For $20 you may add a 1/2 oz …
Do you like Peated whisky? Prepare for the best night of the year! For five hours you have a chance to taste more peaty …
Remember the expression "This ain't your grandfather's whisky"? Well, this IS your grandfather's whisky... the cool Scottish one, not the teetotaler on the other side of the family. We'll be visiting a huge 12 bottle lineup of whisky that is going to look basic (10 year, 12 year), but this isn't the scotch you buy …
Remember the expression “This ain’t your grandfather’s whisky”? Well, this IS your grandfather’s whisky… the cool Scottish one, not the teetotaler on the other side of the family. We’ll be visiting a huge 12 bottle lineup of whisky that is going to look basic (10 year, 12 year), but this isn’t the scotch you buy …
NOTE: Due to illness, the venue has been changed to Goodfellas. “Hostess Extraordinaire: Phyllis Smith” Here’s an opportunity to enjoy our fine Scotch whisky lineup in the lovely home of our event hostess, Phyllis Smith. Even more, her food selections are always a delight. On the whisky end, let’s begin with The Deveron 12 from …
$55 For many years Scotland and France shared a special friendship (based primarily on a mutual hatred of England). This month, in honor of Bastille Day (yeah, we're a little late,) we pay homage to the “Auld Alliance” by tasting a selection of French Whiskies. Les Whiskies Armorik 2014 Version Francaise Artesia 2018 Version Francaise …
Join the LA Scotch Club as we visit our sweeter cousin, rum, with some elite small batch selections that are the "single malts" of their world. Not one, but FOUR independent rum bottlers will share their finds and tell you their stories. Ryan Gilbertie of Superlative Spirits distributes these additive-free premium rums. LA Scotch Club …
Before we head out, let’s try some of the newer bottles that I’ve acquired. We will begin with Glenmorangie 10-Year, The Original, bottled at …
Andy has a collection of Chieftain's and Duncan Taylor bottles that have been waiting to be finished for some time, and SDSC is up to the task. Join us for a relaxed night dramming great scotch in Point Loma. Nowell Wisch will provide snacks. The Whisky Miltonduff Duncan Taylor 2008 14yr Glen Elgin Chieftain's 9yr …
WHISKY MENU: 1. GLENGOYNE Single Malt / 12-Year / 43% ABV / Highland (Southern) 2. TAMNAVULIN Single Malt / 'Double Cask' (Core Range) / …
Those who know, know that this will be something special. We don't often flirt with other spirits here at the San Diego SCOTCH Club, but I (Adam) was so impressed …
Every once in a while LASC does a BIG one and here it is. The club hasn't done a Bowmore tasting since perhaps 2011 and that is way too long and we need to revisit this premier distillery and old favorite. Beam-Suntory's infamous brand ambassador, Rich Varga, will be presenting Bowmore's new core sherry collection, …
Clynelish whisky has long been held in high regard by “people who know.” But because it is also a workhorse for blenders, official expressions are fairly rare, and even indie …
“Back from Scotland” On a monthly basis, Metro Atlanta Scotch Club(August 2011) conducts an official whisky tasting at an area venue. Typically, MASC hosts …