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 […]
Hello, whisky enthusiasts, and welcome back to another exciting side-by-side tasting, 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 out a favourite, and hopefully learn something new in the process. I haven’t written or tasted in some […]
Welcome back to another fine side-by-side tasting! And today, I am not just trying out single malts! Up for a bout is a pair of two single grains from two Scotch Lowland distilleries, which still makes them whisky and still makes them “scotch”. We’ll discuss the particulars as we discover these together, but first, we […]
Welcome back to another fine pairing of whiskies in which I taste two expressions side-by-side to really tease out those differences. Today’s session is somewhat special and incredibly fun. In fact, I’ve been waiting to have this one for some time now! It’s Johnnie Walker, after all, and not just its current blend, available pretty […]
I’ve been on some kind of a 21-year-old Speyside sherried kick lately. And although I’m mostly a self-proclaimed peat-head, since I’m enjoying this particular style of Scotch, let’s just keep going! But first, let’s review the last week of tastings. First, I compared the Glengoyne 21-year-old distillery bottling against a Douglas Laing single cask (same […]
I’ve been going back and forth on whether I’m happy with the offering from the advent calendar showcasing Scotch whisky. On one side, I am not that impressed with the overall quality of drams [but I get what I’ve paid for]. On the other, I am happy to be introduced to a variety of distilleries, […]
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