Tag Archives: Scotland

Laphroaig Whisky, Quarter Cask Single Malt, Islay Country: Scotland UK: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #25

Posted on June 17, 2013 by waywardwine

We harbor an illegal alien. I worried that customs would confiscate it at the ferry terminal. Traveling on foot could have hurt it. Letting it loose in Belfast’s hostel risked too much. But now, at the Giant’s Causeway, it can finally … Continue reading →

Posted in Scotland, Whisk(e)y, WINERIES WANDERED | Tagged Ballantines, Belfast, Bells, Charlton Heston, Dewars, Glenlivet, Great North of Scotland Railway, Ireland, Islay, Johnnie Walker, Laphroaig, Quarter Cask, Scotch, Scotch whisky, Scotland, Single Malt, Single malt whisky, Teachers, Whisky | 4 Comments

LEAVING SCOTLAND: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #23

Posted on June 7, 2013 by waywardwine

My wife and I are leaving Scotland. Between the Fall’s cold approach and our desire for French wine, the South calls us. But before we go, we decide to cross to Scotland’s western fringe. There is no time to drink. … Continue reading →

Posted in Scotland, WINERIES WANDERED | Tagged Aberdeen, Ferry, Fort William Scotland, Glasgow, Harry Potter, Harry Potter Train, Highland, Inverness, Loch Ness, Mallaig, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Skye, The Jacobite | 4 Comments

GLEN GARIOCH: DISTILLERY VISIT FAIL: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #22

Posted on June 3, 2013 by waywardwine

After our successful trip to GlenDronach Distillery, my wife and I decided to squeeze in another Whisky visit. This time, we won’t overload the day with castles, bakeries, and a far-flung distillery. No. Today we go to an urban distillery. … Continue reading →

Posted in Scotland, WINERIES WANDERED | Tagged Aberdeen, barly, Distillation, distillery, Glen Garioch, GlenDronach Distillery, GlenGarioch, malt, malting, Napoleon, Old Meldrum, Scotland, Single malt whisky, Suntory, Whisky | 1 Comment

GLENDRONACH DISTILLERY VISIT AND REVIEW: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #21

Posted on May 27, 2013 by waywardwine

This Memorial Day: we enjoy getting burned by Americans but make up for it with Whisky and wildlife. Enjoy: My wife and I had traveled Southern and Eastern Scotland for weeks. By now, our trip hummed on a tight daily … Continue reading →

Posted in EMPTIED BOTTLES, Scotland, Whisk(e)y, WINERIES WANDERED | Tagged Barrel, BenRiach Distillery, Cask strength, Dean's Shortbread, Distillation, Duncan Taylor Scotch Whisky Ltd, Food, GlenDronach, GlenDronach Distillery, Huntley, Huntley Castle, Huntly, Ireland, Oloroso, Pernod Ricard, Scotch, Scotch whisky, Scotland, Single malt whisky, Whisky | 9 Comments

FROZEN FIRE: BrewDog, Tactical Nuclear Penguin, 32% Alcohol Beer Review: EU Austerity Drinking Tour #20

Posted on May 20, 2013 by waywardwine

Last week’s review found favor with BrewDog’s wine-like 11.1% alcohol Imperial Red Wheat ale. It’s time to triple it. BrewDog’s Tactical Nuclear Penguin should do the trick. Born from the flames of competition, Brewdog and German brewer Schorschbräu vied to … Continue reading →