Penderyn 6-Year-Old vs August 17th W.11 9-year-old

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 unexpected delights to the […]

Penderyn Sherrywood vs Penderyn Portwood

My whisky collection keeps growing. Both via the newly acquired rare bottles, which for some reason or other, I must own, and via the numerous samples I purchase from the various [online] tastings. These particular little bottles accumulate on my shelves, and I must be diligent in consuming them before they deteriorate. The tightly sealed […]

Blind Tasting #1

Today, or rather over the course of a couple of days, I set upon a blind tasting of six drams, courtesy of The Spirits Embassy. Given that each sample is indeed only about 30ml, I do not intend to consume all of this alcohol in one sitting. I mean, of course, I can, but I […]

Penderyn Madeira Finish vs Penderyn Rich Oak

I have referred a couple of times to a few online tastings that I have participated in. The one in this instance is courtesy of The Spirits Embassy, who launched their 3-month subscription in January. Essentially, you receive small samples of whisky in the mail and, on a specific date, meet via Zoom for a […]