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Author Archives: Rob
The Manhattan Project
Somewhere in the remote recesses of the American West, a team of highly specialized alchemists went to work on a secret project that would forever change the course of history: I will call it the Manhattan Project. No, not THAT … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews and Tasting Notes, Whisky and Writing
Tagged High West Distillery, Manhattan, US Grant
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Grapes and Grottos
I’ve been answering a lot of questions about whisky lately, from friends who want recommendations to bartenders that want to know better ways to promote their whisky selection. I’m going to take a break from whisky for a bit to … Continue reading
Alcohol Around the World
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, they say. Well, I’ve been absent so long you may think my heart has stopped working. Fortunately, it’s still beating strong and has propelled me across Europe in the month-plus since my last post. … Continue reading
Posted in Whisky and Writing
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Poking Around the Peat
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
Highland Park’s Tradition of Excellence
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
Caol Ila Is Islay’s Big Little Secret
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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Getting Your Fill at Lagavulin
A year ago, in my life as a media strategist, I sometimes would have so much going on that I’d have up to ten meetings a day scheduled. I’d be a slave to my schedule, running from location to location, … Continue reading
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An Island Friend to the World
As I talk with John, I hear the sea crashing against the rocks of Laphroaig’s oceanside doorstep. I realize that from these shores a whisky was launched nearly 200-years-ago that still makes huge waves around the world. Continue reading
Posted in Whisky and Writing
Tagged Friends of Laphroaig, Good Pub Guide, Laphroaig, Port Charlotte Hotel Pub
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The Kindness of Strangers
I’m writing from the Port Mor community center just south of Port Charlotte, Islay. The sun is cutting through low clouds to deepen the blue color of Loch Indaal, the grass is green, and the center is filled with local … Continue reading
A Warehouse of Knowledge
Friday night at the Ballygrant Inn can be a big night here on Islay. I recently stepped out to join the locals at a fun “Quiz Night” trivia contest, thanks to the invitation of Adam and Grant from the Bruichladdich … Continue reading
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Tagged Ballygrant Inn, Bruichladdich, Islay
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