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Tasting seven new Bruichladdich plus one

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My new Malt Advocate editorial: You spoke. I listened, and I’m spreading the word!

 The new issue of Malt Advocate just mailed. Over this past year, I listened to your concerns and gripes, summarized them, and wrote them up in my “From the Publisher” column. You DO have an impact. Don’t ever forget it! For those of you who still…

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Review: three Islay Mist blended Scotch whiskies

An Islay whisky-based blend seems very logical. You get the flavors and intensity of an Islay whisky, but with the drinkability of a blended whisky. A good starting point for those wanting to ease their way into Islay whiskies. Islay Mist, 8 year old, 40%, $24 The ni…

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Report: “U.S. wineries must adjust to a $50 ceiling.” Is whisky to follow?

Decanter magazine reports here about a new study which shows the effect of the current recession on wine prices. One quote from the report says:
Wineries need to adjust to a ‘new normal’ of reduced spending power – among the very consumers who have dri

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WhiskyCast Episode 228: November 28, 2009

The Scotch Whisky industry is operating under new rules for the first time in 20 years. A complete re-write of the Scotch Whisky Law went into effect this week, and David Williamson of the Scotch Whisky Association explains the new law in this episode. In the news, i…

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Single Malt Yoichi 1989

Yoichi Single Malt 1989 has just been released and is on sale here, if you are very quick indeed. Only 3,500 bottles of the grandson of the world beater. 21,000 yen for one bottle.
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WhiskyCast Episode 228: November 28, 2009

The Scotch Whisky industry is operating under new rules for the first time in 20 years. A complete re-write of the Scotch Whisky Law went into effect this week, and David Williamson of the Scotch Whisky Association explains the new law in this episode. In the news, i…

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Single Malt Yoichi 1989

Yoichi Single Malt 1989 has just been released and is on sale here, if you are very quick indeed. Only 3,500 bottles of the grandson of the world beater. 21,000 yen for one bottle.

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Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

It is Thanksgiving here in the U.S.. I really do have so much to be thankful for. This includes all of you who take time out of your busy schedule to join in here and participate. I want to take time out of my Thanksgiving festivities to say that we have a good thing going h…

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Tasting three pairs of Lagavulin plus one single

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