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Tag Archives: whisky
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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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
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Tagged Cask of Dreams, Glenfiddich, Viceroy, whisky
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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
Islay Initiation
After long last, I am comfortably at my new home for the foreseeable future: Islay, the Scottish island of the peated malts. My arrival here brings my whisky experience full circle in some ways, as it was Fergus Hartley, formerly … Continue reading
Tales of Wales
I’m often asked what my favorite whisky is, and I always reply it’s the whisky you’re drinking at the time you’re enjoying the moment. It’s true. Take, for example, the whisky I had the other night. Though I’m in India, … Continue reading
Welcome to the Whisky Guy!
I am pleased to welcome you my very own Web site devoted to my passion for whisky. As many of you know, I shall be traveling abroad the next few months, and this site will allow you to follow my … Continue reading