You probably know how to read a whisky label by now (we discussed this a few months ago), but I still wanted to focus on some mentions you’ll find on many whiskies which should be taken with a lot of distance… –> ‘Premium”, “Rare” or “Deluxe” : it has actually turned into a “no-go” for me, each time I see a bottling with such a …
Continue readingHey drammers, I feel like it’s been a long time we haven’t tackled some stupid widespread pre-conceived ideas about whisky around here ! And oh boy, as I’ve been spending a lot of time behind the counter of a whisky bar lately, I cannot even count the times I clenched my fists not to explode in anger and risk a 1-star-review on Tripadvisor 😉 –> …
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Each episode of this series is meant to have a look at 3 statements I have been repeatedly hearing since I have started my wonderful journey in the rewarding world of whisky (for more, see previous episodes 1 and 2). This third edition has been put together thanks to the daily messages I received through my blog or on social media. Instead of answering you individually, …
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The first episode of this new series received quite a lot of praises last time so that encouraged me to come up with the second more quickly than I thought! This second edition is sponsored by my hairdresser (Myth N°3), a random guy met at a whisky tasting last month (Myth N°2) and a fellow whisky enthusiast advising his friend while whisky shopping in Edinburgh …
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Here’s a new series I’ve been willing to start on the blog since a wee while now! And finally, our first episode is out! *Add Fake Applauses Annoying Sound Here* Each episode of this new series is meant to have a look at 3 statements I have been repeatedly hearing since I have started my wonderful journey in the rewarding world of whisky. This first …
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