A Japanese Whisky Primer

Highland, Lowland, Hokkaido?

Everything’s been coming up kugel lately. Kugel (literally “potato pudding”) is sort of a baked potato pancake. Its ingredients are simple: grated (using hand or meat grinder, never a food processor) potato...

. You don’t have to go all the way to Japan to get these, the Maison du Whisky in Paris has a nice selection and The Whisky Exchange in London usually has some too.

I am soooo confused. Is Scotch also known and whisky? I thought they were two different liquors. This morning I was cleaning my bar and I noticed that my Chivas bottle says scotch whiskey. So is Chivas Scotch or Whiskey? And what...

Whisky Exchange: http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/ Binny’s: http://www.binnys.com/index.cfm Keep in mind that liquor shipping laws very from state to state and out of state shipping may not be permitted where you are.

There is a good whisky shop in Covent Garden (of all places). I think it’s on Russell St.

want to look. I did a quick check of the LCBO website and found Tullibardine fits your price range. Specifcally: TULLIBARDINE VINTAGE 1993 SAUTERNES FINISH $91.95 Check review here: http://www.whiskymag.com/...

of my liquors, a little rough around the edges. Finally we sampled two 100% rye whiskies, distilled by the folks at Anchor Distillery, same group as Anchor Brewing Company. We actually sampled two versions of their Old Potrero....

been Jack Daniels. There will be no other choice, and, ever the pain in the ass, I will have to point out that this is not bourbon. The exchange is inevitable, my evil twin fades, I take the Jack Daniels (because that is what...

mustard, too. When in Marche Jean Talon, stop by Hamel Fromagerie. Just for some tastes. If you like whisky, find some sortilege. It’s fantastic! (It’s a maple whiskey.) My question to the board is – What time...

. "What kind of wine you want?" "What kind do you have?" She goes away and returns. "No wine, you want whisky?" "No whisky thanks, is that the only option?" She goes away and returns. "Mai tai, whisky, Drambuie..." We settle for...

Have you tried the Dalmore; aroud 18-20 a bottle and a good Highland single.IMO it’s the lowest price serious scots whisky on the market. as for bourbon, I’d second the BT or suggest Weller or Bulleit. All smooth,...

We should meet somewhere and exchange re-gifts. I’ve never tried dark rum in a mojito. Do you prepare it as usual?

Classic tourist spots include the Buckhorn Exchange and The Fort. You might also consider the Brown Palace Hotel which has a couple choices in a historic and classy setting.

on their scotch being a single malt in order to go through the shenanigans of distinguishing between them... but they miss out on the true pleasure of relaxing by sipping a well aged whisky. I would recommend Johnny Walker gold...