Brett's Place

I was going to write my bio in Gaelic, because that would be cool. But those close to me have pointed out that maybe English is already my biggest rival. Maybe. I dunno. Anyway, yes it’s true; I’m one of those “Islay guys”. But not exclusively. I mean, I started life out solely on a diet of strained peas. And while that may again be in my distant future (along with Depends and a perpetual scowl); my present is much more varied. So whether you prefer Speysides, Islays, Lowlands, whatever, I will always urge you to explore. Try Japanese whisky, Bourbon, etcetera, etcetera. There are beautiful drams everywhere. Slainte – To the journey that never ends!

Besides, I don’t know Gaelic.
Brett

Questions and comments are always welcome,  www.brett@whiskyguild.com


WHISK(E)Y DILEMMAS

 

WHISK(E)Y TASTING JOURNEYS

Vol. 3 [My Secret Society]

Whisk(e)y and food; food and whisk(e)y. It’s all the rage! Everywhere you turn, from the pages of magazines, to various websites, to live tasting events, it seems that every distillery wants to promote fine whisk(e)y as an alternative to fine wine, or even beer, as a compliment to a good meal. I think that’s great!!! Honestly. To me, even more than wine, a “cool” whisk(e)y adds both intrigue and depth to an otherwise delicious culinary offering. Um…one problem, though. How often do you “partake” of delicious culinary offerings? I’m guessing that it’s probably less often than you partake of a glass of your favorite hooch. It is for me.....read more

 

Glenmorangie

When Glenmorangie Distillery invited the Whisky Guild over for a private tour and tasting of their new line of whiskies, I had two thoughts spring to mind. First: excitement, because any trip back to Scotland is a reason to smile. Second: A quote from Winston Churchill. You know the one, where he described Russia as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma”. That’s how I always felt about Glenmorangie’s whiskies. . ....read more
 

Vol. 2 [Stealth Whisk(e)y]

Vol. 1 AARRRGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!

 

September - Jim Beam
June 2007 - Duncan Taylor
May 2007 - Macallan
April 2007 - Highland Park
March 2007 - Irish Whiskey
February 2007 - Shared with Friends
January 2007 - Compass Box
December 2006 - Bourbons
November 2006 - Glenfarclas

 

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