It’s been months since I’ve done a post on whisky because I’ve been so focused on my running this year! However, wintery weather and the coming of the holidays create the perfect atmosphere for appreciating my favorite beverage. For the past two years, we’ve enjoyed Whisky Advent Calendars from Drinks by the Dram. The first…
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Seattle Whisky Jewbilee 2017
Read moreI’ve been mostly focusing on my training so far this year, so I haven’t done much whisky exploration lately. It was about time for some drams! On March 2, some friends, my husband, and I attended the second annual Seattle Whisky Jewbilee. It’s an event for whisky lovers that included a kosher buffet, a tasting glass,…
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Kitty Sitting and Whisky Tasting
Read moreLong weekend, and we’re watching some of our friend’s cats. We went to hang out with the kitties tonight, and thought some yummy whisky would be in order. Luckily, our friends had left us a bottle… Can’t tell if she’s judging or jealous. 😉 So what was the whisky in question? Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Portwood…
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Daring Islay
Read moreTo date, I have sampled over 60 whiskies in seven months. Not too shabby, really. However, while I’ve sampled a good range of things, I’d really been avoiding some classics. Mainly the classics of Islay. I have tried a few Bruichladdich at the recommendation of a coworker (they were okay, but I didn’t love them),…
