Monthly Archives: June 2009

Poking Around the Peat

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Rob

Peat is an important component of Scotch whisky, giving distinct levels of smokiness to barley as it dries the grain.  Considering the vegetation that comprises peat died thousands of years ago, it’s perhaps the original recycled product.  Peat harvesting has … Continue reading →

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Highland Park’s Tradition of Excellence

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Rob

At some point, within the first five minutes of finding out I write about whisky, people inevitably ask me what my favorite whisky is.  As I’ve stated here many times before, I can honestly say the best whisky is the … Continue reading →

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Caol Ila Is Islay’s Big Little Secret

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Rob

Let me get this out of the way: Caol Ila has the best location for a distillery I’ve ever seen.  Are there others I’ve yet to see that could be better? Perhaps.  If something can top Caol Ila, I look … Continue reading →

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