TBWC Corn Whisky #1 vs Heaven Hill Mellow Corn

So yesterday, I popped open the 7th entry from That Boutique-y Whisky Company (TBWC) 2022 Advent Calendar, and it was a 5-year-old dram of Corn Whisky. Now, I usually compare two whiskies side-by-side here. But honestly, [at that point in time] I didn’t have a corn whisky in my personal collection. I also wasn’t sure […]

Bunnahabhain 1989 (30yo) vs Bruichladdich 1992 (26yo)

Welcome back to another instalment of my never-ending journey of pairing two single malts and trying to find out which one I like more and, most importantly, why. This is an ongoing refinement of my understanding of Scotch whiskies [and more], and hopefully, you’ll learn something along the way as well. In today’s tasting, I’m […]

Glenmorangie Signet vs Deanston 2002

Welcome back to another great pairing of two single malts, where I spend the time peeling apart their intricate layers, choosing a favourite, and hopefully learning something new along the way. Why don’t you join me and follow along! Up for a face-off today are two interesting expressions from the Highlands of Scotland. We’ve got […]

Macallan 18 Sherry Oak vs Macallan 18 Double Cask

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, […]

Wolfburn No. 204 vs Wolfburn Morven

Welcome back to another fine pairing of two single malts! Today I am tasting a scotch from a pretty new distillery, which has been quickly establishing itself among whisky connoisseurs. The spirit is young, but it’s already showing plenty of promise in the quality alone, and the people have noticed! This is my first go […]

Linkwood 2010 12-year-old (JE) vs 2011 10-year-old (PST)

Hello, friends and new followers, and welcome back to another side-by-side tasting of two single malts! Today is another interesting pairing, where I dive into the very subtle differences between two [nearly identical] whiskies from the very same distillery! Both drams are from Linkwood, which is owned by Diageo, but each comes from a different […]

Caperdonich 22-year-old vs Undisclosed 30-year-old

Here we are, folks, getting ready for another fine pairing of two single malts to see if we can peel apart those intricate layers that make up the unique profile of each whisky. Up for a tasting is the sixth dram from  Cask Explorer‘s Advent Calendar, Diamon Edition, and it’s a 22-year-old Scotch from a […]

Bunnahabhain 12-year-old vs Lagavulin 12-year-old

Hello, friends and whisky enthusiasts. Old, new and everything in between! Perhaps you’ve been following me since the beginning, or maybe you’ve just stumbled onto this write-up from the mighty forces of the Internet. In any case, welcome to another side-by-side tasting where, together with you, I compare two whiskies, pick apart their notes, and […]