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Sherry Christmas and a Whiskey New Year
Twas a couple weeks before Christmas, and The Duke wanted us to try some rare, sherried, single malt Scotch. These dark-red delights included a collectible Macallan released in 1997 (one of only four whiskies to ever receive at least a 9.5 out of 10 from Whisky Magazine), and two Jim Murray 96-pointers. Did LAWS find them naughty or nice? As it turns out, even Santa himself would have trouble placing these on anything but his Good List. Or his Very Good List.
Yes, it's our Holiday Whisk(e)y Gift Ideas and Buying Guide!
Wondering what whisky/whiskey to buy your hubby/friend/whoever for the holidays?
A single malt for under the tree? Something to give yourself? Got a birthday coming up? We get lots of questions like that, so we've created a page for the less-knowledgeable whisky-gifter -- but of course, everyone can use it!
We'll help you find the best bourbon, single malt scotch, Irish whiskey, or other tasty treat to suit your purpose -- check our Holiday Whiskey Gift Guide for your whisk(e)y gift needs!
Single Grain Scotch Whisky
It was time to dedicate an evening to the very stuff that generally makes the blends... well, not single malts. So with the best intentions and high hopes, LAWS tracked down (via P.G. JW) some of the best and most unique representations of the grain category. Some proved to be quite drinkable and enjoyable. But -- although we really did go into this with an open mind -- of the six grain whiskies we tasted, none were really a must-try. Nevertheless, the experience was a necessary and educational one -- some even found things to enjoy in the "tile scrubber" that was donated gratis to the meeting (read: abandoned). Meanwhile, Jim McEwan's $300 packaging masterpiece didn't quite live up to the price. The favorites of the evening were a very sherried Port Dundas and a spicy North British. But for now, it seems we'll stick with the malts.
An Evening with Ed Kohl and Signatory Vintage
New 15x15
If you missed the 14x14 (UK Edition), Andy's whipped up a new 15x15 (Wine & Liquor Depot Edition). The idea was to take a broad sample of the indie bottlings at W&LD; the selection criteria were educated guesses by AH, CS, and Andy as to what might/should be interesting to taste. Check this page for pricing and all the malty details!