Bruichladdich’s, now famous, Diamond Jubilee, Punk Islay, Sex Pistols, Valich, distillery only bottling. (That’s the end of the commas. Promise.)

  Islay region – 50%ABV – 50ml bottle – Distillery only and sold out within a day or two. Back in April of this year (or last year if you’re on the Hebrew calendar), you might remember that I started a little series called “Islay Distilleries Explained Through Rock and Roll Comparisons.”  The first in … Continue reading Bruichladdich’s, now famous, Diamond Jubilee, Punk Islay, Sex Pistols, Valich, distillery only bottling. (That’s the end of the commas. Promise.)

It’s not everyday that I get a mention on Islay’s “The Ileach” newspaper…

  Special thanks to my good friend Andy for pointing this one out to me and sending the pic (as blurry as it is)! Oh, and in other news, Bruichladdich just sold to Remy Cointreau… In case you missed my Islay Distillery/Rock Band comparison posts, here is a link to each one: Part one:Bruichladdich as … Continue reading It’s not everyday that I get a mention on Islay’s “The Ileach” newspaper…

Islay distilleries explained thru Rock and Roll comparisons – Part 8 – Laphroaig and my review of a Chieftain’s Single Cask of Laphroaig

Islay distilleries and their whiskies explained through Rock and Roll – Part VIII (of VIII) This is the end, my only friend, the end. Yes, you guessed it.  Eight active distilleries on Islay, eight Islay/Rock Band comparisons by yours truly. G-d damn. I am sad to see this series end.  Such is life and all things … Continue reading Islay distilleries explained thru Rock and Roll comparisons – Part 8 – Laphroaig and my review of a Chieftain’s Single Cask of Laphroaig

Islay distilleries explained thru Rock and Roll comparisons – Part 7 – Lagavulin and my review of their 30yo expression

Islay distilleries and their whiskies explained through Rock and Roll – Part VII (of VIII) One of life’s true treats – Lagavulin Islay single malt whisky! Lagavulin was actually my gateway whisky.  G-d bless him, one of my synagogue’s congregants (recently turned rabbi and now leads his own congregation) used to take whisky bottles to … Continue reading Islay distilleries explained thru Rock and Roll comparisons – Part 7 – Lagavulin and my review of their 30yo expression

Islay distilleries explained thru Rock and Roll comparisons – Part 6 – Bunnahabhain & my review of the 20yo Single Sherry cask from Master of Malt

Islay distilleries and their whiskies explained through Rock and Roll – Part VI (of VIII) I was hoping to get part six of this series up last week but time just got away from me. Having only three more Islay/Rock posts left (including today’s post), I’ll be sad to see this series end. Here’s one … Continue reading Islay distilleries explained thru Rock and Roll comparisons – Part 6 – Bunnahabhain & my review of the 20yo Single Sherry cask from Master of Malt