By Robin on
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
We must all start a writing campaign to force John Glaser to bring this one back; obviously, I'm just not reaching him...
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By Robin on
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Proprietor Scott Diamond says he's got (or had) every Scotch whisky distilled since WWII. By finding this one, I'm inclined to believe him.
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By Robin on
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Gotta love Pint's Pub: proprietor Scott Diamond is a great example of a passionate whisky aficionado spreading the word in the ol' West.
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By Robin on
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
I felt bad about blasting Octomore...I gave it another shot in a smackdown with Ardbeg Supernova at Beekman Bar & Books.
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By Robin on
Sunday, April 12, 2009
WhiskyLive New York was a great opportunity to see some old friends, make a few new ones, and spend some time re-introducing myself to some favorite malts. Here's a quick run-down.
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By Robin on
Saturday, March 07, 2009
There is no doubt I have been an enormous fan of Jim McEwan since first tasting Bruichladdich and moving up through his entire line, ending with the PC6. But with the release of Octomore, I wonder if he's either blown a gasket or succumbed finally to the madness of marketing uber alles!
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By Robin on
Monday, February 02, 2009
 Only a native of Pittsburgh and a transplant from Rochester can find common ground over a rare single malt and the virtues of Troy Polumalu.
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By Robin on
Wednesday, December 03, 2008
First Stop: Compass Box Whiskies - where we find a kindred spirit, a Knucklehead Honorarius!
 John Glaser is a master artisan who elevates the art of blending to new heights. With each of his expressions (Grain, Vatted Malts, Blended Malts, etc), John crafts each aspect with care and artistry: from the type of barrel and selection of wood, to the whisky selection and blending, to the label design and marketing. After speaking with John, we came to understand that the Compass Box philosophy is true to the nature of the Knuckeleheads of OneMalt.com: Scotch for every occassion, de-mystified, enjoyed by everyone at any time, regard
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By Robin on
Saturday, September 27, 2008
 Hudson Bar and Books. After the cigar and whisky service here, I can't go back to an old mayonnaise jar and a circle of crumpled tin foil.
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