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Do you like Peated whisky? Prepare for the best night of the year! For five hours you have a chance to taste more peaty whiskies than you can possibly try (trust us on this.) We'll be back this year at the lovely White house at the LA Equestrian Center. As usual, our annual festival will …
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 …
$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) / NAS / 40% ABV / Speyside (Livet) 3. TALISKER Single Malt / 'Storm' / NAS / 45.8% ABV / NCF / Island (Skye) 4. SMOKEHEAD Island Single Malt / 'Original' / …
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 by Ryan's rum offerings at Peatin' that we (Ryan and Adam) agreed we needed a San Diego Rum event featuring Superlative and friends. Nim has …
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 bottlings can be pretty scarce. For this month's tasting, we've assembled a nice introduction to this special distillery. The Clynelish Clynelish Reserve Game of Thrones …
“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 more frequent tasting events, most of which areopen to our members. Let’s begin with a 10-year-old Dailuaine 43% ABV offering from Gordon & Macphail. The 1852 distillery has evolved into a …
We've seen night walkers, white walkers, jaywalkers, and a whole load of Johnnie Walkers, but the Walker we should really be paying attention to is the master distiller at GlenAllachie Distillery, BILLY Walker. Join DSC and our friend and frequent Impex supporter Brian Dvoret for a LONG walk through the whiskies of Billy Walker, which …
Travis Tidwell, the man, the myth, the legend, has become the US ambassador for Ardbeg. Travis has been a friend of the club for over a decade, from when he was a lonely beginner sorting the peat from the sheep dung, to his new lofty height of whisky royalty. We will be celebrating Travis on …
Travis Tidwell, the man, the myth, the legend, has become the US ambassador for Ardbeg. Travis has been a friend of the club for over a decade, from when he was a lonely beginner sorting the peat from the sheep dung, to his new lofty height of whisky royalty. We will be celebrating Travis on …
Travis Tidwell, the man, the myth, the legend, has become the US ambassador for Ardbeg. Travis has been a friend of the club for over a decade, from when he was a lonely beginner sorting the peat from the sheep dung, to his new lofty height of whisky royalty. We will be celebrating Travis on …
“Twelve Years: Too Old for a Car; Too Young to Vote; Perfect for Dramming” I know someone that is weary of hearing folks utter demeaning and inaccurate things about thesingle malts in the 12-year-old and under category. He/She/They/Them/It may have a valid point. Let’s explore the world of Scotch single malt whisky. Loch Lomond 12 …
Please join us in a “celebration of life” for six distilleries that have now passed on to the big warehouse in the sky. Many expressions are off the market entirely and some are rarities that are skyrocketing in value and nearly impossible to find. We will eulogize each whisky with its history and cause of …