Category Archives: Whisky and Writing

Thoughts on whisky and writing. Stories of distilleries and the people behind them. Musings on how whisky is a metaphor for the larger picture of life.

The Slog to Blog

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Rob

“You don’t drink whisky?” Variations of that reaction have escaped my lips numerous times while meeting or interviewing people who work in the whisky industry. Not the brand ambassadors, of course. Nor the distillery managers or the master blenders. The … Continue reading →

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Robby O’ILL and the Little People

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Rob

Durmod wiped the perspiration from his brow with a scrap of cloth that looked huge in his hand. His companions, Teig and Ronan, were equally as slathered in sweat. Though the 60 degree nighttime winter temperature was cool by Los … Continue reading →

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A Dram for Living Deeply

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Rob

“People living deeply have no fear of death.” – Anais Nin I’ve loved that quote from the first time I heard it. The words express everything I feel about life and living: absorb it all, good and bad, every step … Continue reading →

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Whiskey and Democracy: Let Your Voice Be Heard

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Rob

On this day, when we inaugurate Barack Obama to a second term as U.S. President, I’m going to take a little time to get all political with this post about whiskey. I’m going to talk about democracy, the rights of … Continue reading →

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Unfiltered Whisky and Writing

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Rob

Last week, I participated in an improv comedy show here in LA at the M.I. Westside Comedy Theater. The theme of the show was diaries. I was one of three readers who shared a passage from their secret jottings in … Continue reading →

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Independence in Writing and Whisky

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Rob

“Every path but your own is the path of fate. Keep on your own track, then.” ― Henry David Thoreau, Walden “Independent” has such a strong, rebellious connotation that burns beneath the word. Independent means you’ve clawed over the walls … Continue reading →

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Vampires, Whisky and Writing Give My Book a Kickstart

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Rob

“Vampires. Kinky sex. I should have had vampires and kinky sex.” That was the thought that stumbled into my head around 3:30 this morning as I tossed and turned with the half-conscious gauziness that covers one’s brain in the middle … Continue reading →

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Scotch Fall Extravaganza Coming to D.C., Philadelphia & LA!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Rob

Did you miss the recent whisky event in Los Angeles? Did my summary of the evening whet your appetite for sampling fine whiskies and meeting the people behind the dram? You still have a great chance to do so. The … Continue reading →

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Whisky Live LA was a Rye Experience

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Rob

Whisky Live LA was held Wednesday night in Century City. For me, it was more like Whiskey Rye, as that seemed to be my theme of the evening. With nearly 200 whiskies being poured, there was a significant measure of … Continue reading →

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Whisky Live Rolls Into LA Oct. 17 With 150 Whiskies

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Rob

“I don’t drink whiskey, but I love bourbon.” “I love Scotch, but I’m not a fan of whisky.” “I had this great Scotch from Canada.” All of these are things I’ve had people say to me when they learn I … Continue reading →

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