Madeira Split – GlenWyvis, Ardmore, Kilchoman, Ledaig

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 […]

Highland Park 21-year-old vs The Glenlivet 21-year-old

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, […]

Tomatin 18-year-old vs Jura 18-year-old

Welcome back to another fun tasting of two single malts, where I get to explore the minuscule differences between a carefully selected pairing when drinking them side-by-side, take down these notes in real-time as I sip on the whiskies, pick out a winner, and hopefully learn something new along the way. If you enjoy this particular […]

Laphroaig 10-year-old vs Talisker 10-year-old

Welcome back to another fun tasting of two single malts, where I get to explore the minuscule differences between a carefully selected pairing, take down these notes in real-time as I sip on the whiskies, pick a winner, and hopefully learn something new along the way. First up is the 12th dram from Cask Explorers’ […]

Talisker 8-year-old (2021 SR) vs Caol Ila 9-year-old (ElD)

Welcome back to another fine pairing of two single malts, where I try to pick some very closely-related whiskies and then tease out the tiny differences to really understand them. I’m writing this in real-time as I taste this Scotch side-by-side (okay, I may return a few days later to make some minor corrections on […]

Talisker 10-year-old vs Ardbeg 10-year-old

Welcome to my tiny corner of the internet where I spend my time sipping on Scotch whisky, comparing the differences, jotting down these notes, and hopefully learning something new in the process. I usually pick a somewhat unfamiliar [to me] single malt and pair it up with another whisky from my collection of favourites to […]

Arran 10-year-old vs Tobermory 12-year-old

Welcome back to another fine tasting of two single malts, where I get to taste and compare two selected whiskies side-by-side, identify the slight differences between them, pick out a favourite, and hopefully learn something new along the way. Today I pick out two miniature 50ml samples from a local whisky shop because it’s always […]

Arran 1996 25-year-old vs Glendronach 1993 26-year-old

Welcome back to another fine tasting of two single malts, where I get to document my journey of exploring these whiskies in more detail by comparing them side-by-side, picking out a favourite, and hopefully learning something new along the way. I’m pretty excited about this one because it promises to be a fantastic tasting, for […]

Isle of Skye 8-year-old vs Timorous Beastie (and others)

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, […]