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Under The Hammer Of Thor

February 1, 2012
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The latest Highland Park release sets new standards in a variety of ways.

Whisky And Cheese – Some Interesting Parallels

January 27, 2012
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Whisky and cheese are an odd couple somehow. Their tastes have very little in common. But there are similarities and analogies that make them look like cousins.

Canadian Whisky Awards 2011

January 23, 2012
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Davin de Kergommeaux of canadianwhisky.org has been organizing the Canadian Whisky Awards for the second time now. Results are just out.

My New Job

January 19, 2012
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Today it’s time to officially announce a new project I have been working on. I will take over as the webmaster for the Malt Maniacs!

Drinking or Investing? – Revisiting An Old Question

December 15, 2011

The age-old debate about what should be done with whisky has recently be been regurgitated once again. I feel compelled to throw in my tuppence here because I feel both views make up the two sides of a coin.

Laphroaig and Jazz in Brooklyn

November 17, 2011
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For the day after WhiskyFest New York, fellow Malt Maniac Peter Silver invited me to a special event in Brooklyn.

WhiskyFest New York 2011

November 12, 2011
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1st November saw the annual WhiskyFest New York being held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on Times Square.

Some Work Ahead

October 12, 2011
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Being a Malt Maniac is not only an honour, it can actually mean hard work. I volunteered to join the panel of judges for this year’s Malt Maniacs Awards.

The TWE Whisky Show London 2011

October 10, 2011
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I received an invitation for this year’s Whisky Show organized by The Whisky Exchange at Vinopolis in London. Even though it was not quite easy to fit this into my schedule, I decided to accept anyway.

New Poll: Which Water For Your Whisky?

October 1, 2011
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Just like the last poll, this poll is about mixing. But this time it’s about a kind of mixing that is not controversial at all.

Poll Result: Do You Like Whisky For Mixing?

September 19, 2011
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A busy work schedule and a long sample queue have prevented me from publishing the results of this poll so far, but here they come now.

It’s Rum Week!

September 5, 2011
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Summer is coming to an end. To keep up the spirit I decided to turn this week into the official Dramming Rum Week.

Recipe: Whiskey Sour Sorbet

August 26, 2011
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25th August is National Whiskey Sour Day in the USA. Here is my take on the topic.

Chill-Filtration Does Make A Difference – The Experiment

August 24, 2011
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Here is an experiment that I have been carrying around in my mind for quite a while. It’s about how chill-filtration actually effects the character of a whisky.

Whisky People #13 – Dave Broom

August 23, 2011
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Year of Birth: 1959
Place of Residence: Hove near Brighton
Profession: Writer
Whisky Involvement: books, magazine articles, masterclasses etc.

Layered Malts: A 100% Whisky ‘Cocktail’

August 12, 2011
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Somewhat fitting to this month’s poll topic about using whisky for mixing, I proudly present a cocktail made from 100% single malt whisky. This should get the seal of approval from the most die-hard critics, I hope…

New Poll: Whisky For Mixing

August 3, 2011
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Now here is a true crunch question: What do you think about using whisky for mixing?

Poll Result: Your Favourite Whisky Glass

August 1, 2011
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With 161 voters, there was almost a record participation. The winner came not as a surprise to me at all. But the margin by which it outclassed its competitors almost blew me away.

World Whisky Day – Honest Celebration or Rip-Off?

July 27, 2011

In case you haven’t heard it yet: The 27th of March has been proclaimed as World Whisky DayTM. Let’s take a closer look at this planned event.

Whisky Cocktail: The Speyside Sunset

July 23, 2011
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Here is a recipe for a cocktail that tries to capture the mood of sunny Speyside evenings in both style and colour.

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