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Author Archives: Rob
Writing and Whisky
Writing and whisky. They seem to fit together like hand and glove. Foot and sock. Glencairn glass and mouth. I’ve written about everything imaginable. There must be 3,000 articles with my byline floating around the writing ether. I’ve covered politicians … Continue reading
The Return of Whisky Guy Rob
Ten years ago, I first wrote about whiskey. It was a small article for a local newspaper. The piece was really more of a social event article than a whiskey article, as I was covering a Hollywood party featuring whatever … Continue reading
Posted in Whisky and Writing
Tagged Ardbeg, Bill Samuels, Bruichladdich, Caol Ila, Dave Broom, Fred Noe, Islay, Jim McEwan, Jim Murray, John Hansell, Jr., Martine Nouet, Michael Jackson, Richard Paterson, whiskey, whisky
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St. Patrick’s Day Whiskey Surprises
As one of my favorite days of the year approaches, I’d like to turn an eye to some unheralded whiskey options for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Each are a bit off the beaten track that revelers are used to and … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews and Tasting Notes, Whisky and Writing
Tagged Bushmills, Ireland, St. Patrick's Day, Trader Joe's, whiskey
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Waits, Whisky and Double Black
“Bad as Me” is the title of Tom Waits newest CD. Though it doesn’t come out for a few more days (at the time of this writing) I’ve heard a preview of the work by the newest member of the … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews and Tasting Notes, Whisky and Writing
Tagged Bad as Me, Black Label, Double Black, johnnie walker, Scotch, tom waits, whisky
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No Sin to Begin Again With a Tin
Last night, I was watching “Six Days to Air: The Making of South Park” which is a great behind-the-scenes look at the crude cartoon classic. In one scene the camera pans around the office of co-creator Trey Parker and sitting … Continue reading
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Attending Whisky Events Expands Knowledge and Taste
People often ask me how did Whisky Guy Rob became involved with writing about whisky and leading tastings. I was born with a Gaelic liver, so that helped. But, truly appreciating whisky takes more than a physical aptitude. When I … Continue reading
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Tagged Scotch Malt Whisky Society of America, Seven Grand, whiskey, whisky, Whisky Live, whisky magazine
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Bulleit Hits the Mark with New Rye
Bulleit has shot straight from the barrel and into the hearts of rye lovers with their new release, Bulleit 95. The “95” stands for the percentage of rye in the spirit, which is extraordinarily high, and leads to a stunning … Continue reading
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Crow Quells Whiskey Thirst
“Old Crow” is the name emblazoned on the oldest whiskey bottle I own. The name was stamped there more than 100 years ago by a Chicago wholesale liquor dealer. Sadly, it is a 100-year-old whiskey bottle I own, not a … Continue reading
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Tagged Caroline on Crack, Cooper Gillespie, Old Crow, Silver Lake, Thirsty Crow, whiskey
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California Dreamin’
When I worked at a distillery in Scotland, I was fully aware of, and completely embraced, the role I was playing in creating this thing called, “The Water of Life.” I knew that people around the world would one day … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews and Tasting Notes, Whisky and Writing
Tagged Cask of Dreams, Glenfiddich, Viceroy, whisky
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