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 […]

Loch Lomond 30-year-old vs Peat’s Beast 30-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, from […]

32yo Cult of Islay 1988 vs 31yo Àlainn 1989 (MM)

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 […]

Kilchoman 2008 Vintage vs PX Sherry Cask Matured

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 […]

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’ […]

Bunnahabhain 1997 (22YO) vs Bowmore 1995 (23YO)

Hello, whisky enthusiasts, and welcome back to another exciting side-by-side 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 drams, pick a winner, and hopefully learn something new in the process. Perhaps no one will […]

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 […]

Bunnahabhain Toiteach a Dhà vs Cruach Mhòna

Welcome back to another fine pairing of two single malts, where I get to taste them side-by-side, pick out the slight differences between them, take down these notes in real-time, pick a favourite, and hopefully learn something new in the process. That’s right, I will do all that in the next hour on this fine […]