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lifestyle1 month ago•7 min saved

Burns Night Whisky Roundup: Five Distinct Scottish Drams

A Burns Night guide selecting five Scottish single-malt whiskies across regions: Glenmorangie (Highland) offers light, fruity notes with its The Original 12-year, plus a spice-forward A Tale of Spices; Tullibardine (Highland) presents approachable options like Artisan (12-year) and Marquess Collection; Auchentoshan (Lowland) showcases delicate, vanilla-driven drams such as the 12-year and Three Wood; Glengoyne (Highland/Lowland blend) features the 10- and 12-year expressions and White Oak, highlighting a mix of profiles from fruit-forward to oak-forward; Ardbeg (Islay) brings peat-smoked complexity with the 10-year and An Oa. The piece emphasizes flavor notes, cask finishes, and the Burns Supper pairing potential, guided by whisky veterans including Dr. Bill Lumsden.

via Chowhound|

#burns-night #highland #islay

food-and-drink2 years ago•3 min saved

Top Whiskies and Bourbons to Elevate Your Home Bar Collection

Ardbeg 25, a top-shelf release from the revered producer Ardbeg, has been named the best scotch whisky of 2023 by the New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. Known for its bold and smoky flavor profile, Ardbeg has gained a loyal following with its core 10-year-old offering. The release of Ardbeg 25, an exceptionally complex malt with notes of bonfire and butterscotch, has been highly anticipated. Despite its retail price of just under $1000, it is considered a bargain compared to other prestige malts of similar age. The recognition at the competition further solidifies its status as a top-quality scotch whisky.

via Forbes|

#ardbeg-25 #dr-bill-lumsden #food-and-drink

food-and-drink2 years ago•6 min saved

The Billion-Dollar Industry Thriving on a Remote Island.

Islay, a remote island off Scotland's west coast, is home to nine of Scotland's 145 active distilleries, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year for its distinctive smoky single malt whisky. Whisky production underpins Islay's economy and represents a significant portion of Scotland's international exports. Despite periods of boom and bust, the industry is thriving, with multinational companies buying up some of Islay's historic brands. As the whisky industry continues to grow, keeping production local will be key to its survival, believes Kilchoman's general manager, Islay Heads.

via CNN|

#distilleries #food-and-drink #islay