Welcome to Two Drams A Day! Here, I explore the unique character of whiskies—often Scotch single malts—by pairing two at a time and tasting them side-by-side. I share my real-time observations, from surprising highlights to occasional letdowns, and ultimately pick a favourite. Along the way, I aim to discover and share something new. If you’re […]
If you’re new here, welcome to Two Drams A Day! Each article is a personal journey where I pair two whiskies, often Scotch single malts among others, to discover the subtle differences that make each one unique and special. My approach is hands-on and intimate: I taste these whiskies side-by-side and share my real-time observations, from […]
Welcome back to another thrilling tasting of two scotch whiskies, where I get to sip them side-by-side, compare the slight differences between them, take down these notes in real-time, then pick out a favourite and hopefully learn something new along the way. I usually write about single malts, but we have two blended scotch whiskies […]
Welcome back to another excellent tasting of two drams, where I get to sip them side-by-side, compare the slight differences between them, take down these notes in real-time, then pick a favourite and hopefully learn something new along the way. Won’t you join me on this journey? Up for a tasting are two Japanese blended […]
Welcome back to another fine pairing of two blended whiskies, where I try them side-by-side, jot down some notes on the perceived differences, pick a favourite, and hopefully learn something new along the way. I was supposed to be tasting a blend from my Japanese whisky collection, but I needed to find a perfect companion […]
And we’re back for another fine sampling of two whiskies where I get to peel apart the tiny differences by tasting them side-by-side. In keeping up with my recent journey across the Japanese offerings, and while the last few drams I’ve tasted are still fresh in my mind (see how Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt goes […]
As mentioned in my previous post, I’d like to spend more time with Japanese Whisky and see what the craze is all about. I just spent about a month travelling around Japan and individually tasting various expressions, but now it’s time for a more clinical approach, where I pair two selected drams side by side […]
I just came back from spending nearly a month in Japan, where, as you can imagine, I’ve had the opportunity to explore a lot more local products that have not been exported to other regions. I’ve visited a few distilleries, and I’ve had plenty of drams, not to mention the abundance of beer, sake, and […]
Welcome back to another side-by-side tasting, where I try two whiskies and see which one I like and, more importantly, why. This is how I learn, folks, and I hope you’ll learn along with me. Up for a sip is the 8th dram from Cask Explorer’s 2022 Advent Calendar (Emerald Edition). I know, it’s May, […]
Welcome back to another instalment of my whisky adventure, where I try out some Scotch side by side to see what the differences are in the expressions and then pick a favourite. Up for a tasting today is the 7th dram from the Cask Explorer’s 2022 Advent Calendar (Emerald Edition), which I am patiently researching […]
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