Posts Tagged ‘single malt scotch’
Jan. 28 at the Wine House: Whiskies That Aren’t Household Names
On Friday, January 28th, the Wine House presents Whiskies That Aren’t Household Names, a single malt tasting featuring an eclectic selection of whiskies that newbies and longtime Scotch enthusiasts alike will appreciate.
Read MoreThe Forecast for Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix: Red Hot and Rare
On a brisk evening that felt more like spring than winter, Scotch enthusiasts gathered for a preview tasting of the Glenfiddich Snow Phoenix, a one-time 2010 bottling of cask strength, non-chill-filtered Glenfiddich whiskies of different finishes and ages (from 13 to 30 years).
Read MoreThirsty in Waikiki: Mai Tais, Lewers, and Whiskies! Oh, My!
Oahu may not be everyone’s first choice of the Hawaiian Islands to visit, but the burgeoning cocktail scene will dispel preconceived notions of tourist-laden Waikiki.
Read MoreTasting the Glenfiddich Range at the 2010 Esquire House
Last month, the eighth iteration of Esquire magazine’s Signature Space program debuted in the “Bird Streets” of the exclusive Doheny Estates in the Hollywood Hills. Elaine Culotti (Porta Bella Design) and a team of top designers rebuilt a family home from the ground up, transforming it into the 2010 Esquire House, a contemporary indoor-outdoor lifestyle…
Read MoreA Taste of The Macallan 64 Years Old Sells for $16,000 to Benefit charity: water
A remarkable crystal decanter, containing some of the rarest single malt Scotch whisky in the world, arrived in Los Angeles yesterday for the penultimate stop of its global fundraising journey. Earlier this year, The Macallan and Lalique partnered to produce the one-of-a-kind decanter, made using the ancient cire perdue (“lost wax”) method. Created in conjunction…
Read MoreBalblair Single Malt Scotch – US Launch
In this guest post, Dylan Ho of Eat Drink & Be Merry recaps an exclusive tasting event at The Edison, celebrating the U.S. launch of Balblair Single Malt Scotch.
Read MoreThe Nose Knows: Tasting the Dalmore with Richard Paterson
Last month I was invited to sample several expressions of The Dalmore single malt Scotch at an intimate event held at the Varnish. The tasting was conducted by Richard Paterson (aka “The Nose”), third generation Master Blender for Whyte & Mackay, which owns and operates The Dalmore. Paterson is also the author of Goodness Nose…
Read MoreThe Macallan in Lalique: Cire Perdue Global Fundraising Exhibition
Building on previous successful collaborations, The Macallan and Lalique have partnered to produce a one-of-a-kind decanter, made using the ancient cire perdue (“lost wax”) method. Created in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of René Lalique’s birth, this decanter will hold the oldest and rarest Macallan ever bottled by the renowned distillery. The Macallan in Lalique:…
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