The Scotchcast http://www.thescotchcast.com All single malt, all the time! Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:55:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 All single malt, all the time! We will be tasting scotches, giving you information on scotch and the distilleries that make them from both current and historical points of view, and trying to have some fun along the way. Join us and raise a glass! The Scotchcast no The Scotchcast thescotchcast@gmail.com thescotchcast@gmail.com (The Scotchcast) 2006-2009 All single malt, all the time! scotch, whisky, whiskey, alcohol, Scotland, spirits, drinks, liquor The Scotchcast http://www.thescotchcast.com/images/showlogo144.jpg http://www.thescotchcast.com Flora & Fauna http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/08/flora-fauna/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/08/flora-fauna/#comments Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:46:42 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=139 Scotland’s wildlife is typical of the north west of Europe, although several of the larger mammals such as the Lynx, Brown Bear, Wolf, Elk and Walrus were hunted to extinction in historic times. The flora of the country is varied incorporating both deciduous and coniferous woodland and moorland and tundra species. from Wikipedia

No this isn’t a National Geographic special, though that would be awesome to see, it’s a tasting of two offerings by independent bottler Flora and Fauna. The Rosebank 12 year and the Mortlach 16 year.

Join us next time when we’ll be tasting the Auchentoshan 10 year and Glenfarclas 10 year.

Promos: Some Other Scotland – South Coast by Nathan Lowell

Distilleries

Rosebank – http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/silent/rosebank.htm

Mortlach – http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/mortlach.htm

Tasting Notes

Rosebank

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Royal Mile Whiskies

Master of Malt

Mortlach

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Royal Mile Whiskies

Master of Malt

Miscellaneous

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/08/flora-fauna/feed/ 2 Scotland's wildlife is typical of the north west of Europe, although several of the larger mammals such as the Lynx, Brown Bear, Wolf, Elk and Walrus were hunted to extinction in historic times. The flora of the country is varied incorporating both dec... Scotland's wildlife is typical of the north west of Europe, although several of the larger mammals such as the Lynx, Brown Bear, Wolf, Elk and Walrus were hunted to extinction in historic times. The flora of the country is varied incorporating both deciduous and coniferous woodland and moorland and tundra species. from Wikipedia No this isn't a National Geographic special, though that would be awesome to see, it's a tasting of two offerings by independent bottler Flora and Fauna. The Rosebank 12 year and the Mortlach 16 year. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Auchentoshan 10 year and Glenfarclas 10 year. Promos: Some Other Scotland - South Coast by Nathan Lowell Distilleries Rosebank - http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/silent/rosebank.htm Mortlach - http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/mortlach.htm Tasting Notes Rosebank The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Royal Mile Whiskies Master of Malt Mortlach The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Royal Mile Whiskies Master of Malt Miscellaneous Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast clean 47:49 The Veldt http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/07/the-veldt/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/07/the-veldt/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:44:07 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=137 With a dram in hand we sit and look out over the flat, grass covered fields. Come to think of it, this could be a great place to relax with a nice short story as well.

This time around our drams of choice are the Dalwhinnie 15 year and Tomintoul 16 year.

Join us next time when we’ll be tasting the Rosebank 12 year and Mortlach 16 year “Flora and Fauna” bottlings.

Promos: The Gearheart – The Empress Sword

Distilleries

Dalwhinnie – http://www.malts.com/index.php/en_row/Our-Whiskies/Dalwhinnie/

Tomintoul – http://www.tomintouldistillery.co.uk/

Tasting Notes

Dalwhinnie:

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009 Edition

Grand Reserva:

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whiskey Magazine Issue #45

Miscellaneous

http://www.pjballantine.com/

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/07/the-veldt/feed/ 0 With a dram in hand we sit and look out over the flat, grass covered fields. Come to think of it, this could be a great place to relax with a nice short story as well. - This time around our drams of choice are the Dalwhinnie 15 year and Tomintoul 16 y... With a dram in hand we sit and look out over the flat, grass covered fields. Come to think of it, this could be a great place to relax with a nice short story as well. This time around our drams of choice are the Dalwhinnie 15 year and Tomintoul 16 year. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Rosebank 12 year and Mortlach 16 year "Flora and Fauna" bottlings. Promos: The Gearheart - The Empress Sword Distilleries Dalwhinnie - http://www.malts.com/index.php/en_row/Our-Whiskies/Dalwhinnie/ Tomintoul - http://www.tomintouldistillery.co.uk/ Tasting Notes Dalwhinnie: The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009 Edition Grand Reserva: The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Magazine Issue #45 Miscellaneous http://www.pjballantine.com/ Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast clean 39:30 Flower Power http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/06/flower-power/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/06/flower-power/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:35:18 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=136 Dig through the closet for your best embroidered flower covered, vibrant colored outfit. Put some flowers in your hair and join hands or, in this case, scotch glasses around the circle. Ok, don’t worry. We’re not staging a sit-in but we are staging a tasting of the Glenlivet 12 year and Longmorn 16 year.

We’re short one Jeff this time around, but we will be joined for the tasting by two special guests.

Join us next time when we’ll be tasting the Dalwhinnie 15 year and Tomintoul 16 year.

Promos: Carrie P’s Cocktail Party – Murder at Avedon Hill – How To Succeed In Evil

Distilleries

Glenlivet – http://www.theglenlivet.com

Longmorn – http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/longmorn.htm

Tasting Notes

Glenlivet 12 year

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whisky Magazine #27

Longmorn 16 year

Whisky Magazine #65

Miscellaneous

Murder at Avedon Hill by P.G. Holyfield is now available in print! (Link is to Amazon.com listing)

Patrick E. Mclean – He’s a guy who writes a lot.

Stories I Told Myself by Patrick E. Mclean (link is to Amazon.com listing)

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/06/flower-power/feed/ 1 Dig through the closet for your best embroidered flower covered, vibrant colored outfit. Put some flowers in your hair and join hands or, in this case, scotch glasses around the circle. Ok, don't worry. We're not staging a sit-in but we are staging a t... Dig through the closet for your best embroidered flower covered, vibrant colored outfit. Put some flowers in your hair and join hands or, in this case, scotch glasses around the circle. Ok, don't worry. We're not staging a sit-in but we are staging a tasting of the Glenlivet 12 year and Longmorn 16 year. We're short one Jeff this time around, but we will be joined for the tasting by two special guests. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Dalwhinnie 15 year and Tomintoul 16 year. Promos: Carrie P's Cocktail Party - Murder at Avedon Hill - How To Succeed In Evil Distilleries Glenlivet - http://www.theglenlivet.com Longmorn - http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/longmorn.htm Tasting Notes Glenlivet 12 year The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whisky Magazine #27 Longmorn 16 year Whisky Magazine #65 Miscellaneous Murder at Avedon Hill by P.G. Holyfield is now available in print! (Link is to Amazon.com listing) Patrick E. Mclean - He's a guy who writes a lot. Stories I Told Myself by Patrick E. Mclean (link is to Amazon.com listing) Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast clean 50:55 Salt and Pepper http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/05/salt-and-pepper/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/05/salt-and-pepper/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 01:19:51 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=134 With a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper we bring you yet another round of The Scotchcast!

We’re not talking about your everyday kitchen spices however. The salt and pepper we’ll be looking at this time take the form of the Old Pulteney 12 year, and the Talisker Distiller’s Edition 1998.

We’ll be joined for the tasting by two special guests, and we’ll have a short revisit of last months tasting through the eyes, or rather taste buds, of some unsuspecting friends.

Join us next time when we’ll be tasting the Glenlivet 12 year and Longmorn 16 year

Promos: How to Grow Your Geek – The Adventures of Indiana Jim

Distilleries

Old Pulteney – http://www.oldpulteney.com/

Talisker – http://www.malts.com/index.php/en_row/Our-Whiskies/Talisker

Tasting Notes

Old Pulteney 12 year

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whisky Magazine #48

Talisker Distillers Edition 1998

royalmilewhiskies.com

Miscellaneous

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/05/salt-and-pepper/feed/ 0 With a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper we bring you yet another round of The Scotchcast! - We're not talking about your everyday kitchen spices however. The salt and pepper we'll be looking at this time take the form of the Old Pulteney 12 year, With a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper we bring you yet another round of The Scotchcast! We're not talking about your everyday kitchen spices however. The salt and pepper we'll be looking at this time take the form of the Old Pulteney 12 year, and the Talisker Distiller's Edition 1998. We'll be joined for the tasting by two special guests, and we'll have a short revisit of last months tasting through the eyes, or rather taste buds, of some unsuspecting friends. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Glenlivet 12 year and Longmorn 16 year Promos: How to Grow Your Geek - The Adventures of Indiana Jim Distilleries Old Pulteney - http://www.oldpulteney.com/ Talisker - http://www.malts.com/index.php/en_row/Our-Whiskies/Talisker Tasting Notes Old Pulteney 12 year The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whisky Magazine #48 Talisker Distillers Edition 1998 royalmilewhiskies.com Miscellaneous Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast clean 53:29 No Foolin’ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/04/no-foolin/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/04/no-foolin/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 22:16:13 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=133 This will be the last episode of the Scotchcast… NOT!

Ok, ok, we know April Fool’s Day was yesterday and we know that you know we’re not going anywhere. That said, this episode was never intended to be an April fool’s, but we’ll let you decide for yourselves after listening.

This time around we’ll be tasting Jon, Mark, and Robbo’s The Smooth Sweeter One, and The Rich Spicy One, and in Scotch 101 Chip will tell us just exactly what a “vatted malt” is… or was, as the case may be.

Jon, Mark, and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter OneJon, Mark, and Robbo's The Rich Spicy One

Join us next time when we’ll be tasting the Old Pulteney 12 year, and Talisker Distiller’s Edition 1998

Promos: Scott Sigler’s The Starter – The Weird Show

Distilleries

Jon, Mark, and Robbo – http://www.jonmarkandrobbo.com – *NOTE* at the time of this posting the Jon, Mark, and Robbo official website appears to be down. We don’t know if this is temporary or if the site has been allowed to expire.

Tasting Notes

The Smooth Sweeter One – Whisky Magazine #51

The Rich Spicy One – Whisky Magazine #37

Miscellaneous

What is Vatted Malt Whisky? Pure Malt: Blending Single Malts – Serendipity or By Design? an article by Patrick David Michael Barrow

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/04/no-foolin/feed/ 0 This will be the last episode of the Scotchcast... NOT! - Ok, ok, we know April Fool's Day was yesterday and we know that you know we're not going anywhere. That said, this episode was never intended to be an April fool's, This will be the last episode of the Scotchcast... NOT! Ok, ok, we know April Fool's Day was yesterday and we know that you know we're not going anywhere. That said, this episode was never intended to be an April fool's, but we'll let you decide for yourselves after listening. This time around we'll be tasting Jon, Mark, and Robbo's The Smooth Sweeter One, and The Rich Spicy One, and in Scotch 101 Chip will tell us just exactly what a "vatted malt" is... or was, as the case may be. Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Old Pulteney 12 year, and Talisker Distiller’s Edition 1998 Promos: Scott Sigler's The Starter - The Weird Show Distilleries Jon, Mark, and Robbo - http://www.jonmarkandrobbo.com - *NOTE* at the time of this posting the Jon, Mark, and Robbo official website appears to be down. We don't know if this is temporary or if the site has been allowed to expire. Tasting Notes The Smooth Sweeter One - Whisky Magazine #51 The Rich Spicy One - Whisky Magazine #37 Miscellaneous What is Vatted Malt Whisky? Pure Malt: Blending Single Malts – Serendipity or By Design? an article by Patrick David Michael Barrow Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast clean 48:45 A Wee Drop http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/03/a-wee-drop/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/03/a-wee-drop/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:50:44 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=132 Céad míle fáilte everyone!

It’s finally March, spring is just around the corner here in the eastern US, and St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching! That means it’s time once again for The Scotchcast to break out the White, Orange, and Green and bring to you our annual Irish Whisky tasting. This time around we’ll be sampling Tyrconnell and Bushmills 12 year Distillery Reserve which can only be purchased at Bushmills Distillery.

Photo of Bushmills Distillery
(More Photo’s from Michael’s trip to Bushmills after “additional information” link below)

Join us next time when we’ll be tasting the Jon, Mark, & Robbo’s Rich Spicy and Smooth Sweet.

Promos: The Babylon Podcast – Technorama

Distilleries

Tyrconnell (Cooley Distillery) – http://www.cooleywhiskey.com/

Bushmills – http://www.bushmills.com/

Tasting Notes

Tyrconnell

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whiskey Magazine Issue #43

Bushmills Distillery Reserve

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whiskey Magazine Issue #65

Miscellaneous

Bushmills Distillery Photos

Pagoda Roof

Cask storage

The tasting room

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/03/a-wee-drop/feed/ 1 Céad míle fáilte everyone! - It's finally March, spring is just around the corner here in the eastern US, and St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching! That means it's time once again for The Scotchcast to break out the White, Orange, Céad míle fáilte everyone! It's finally March, spring is just around the corner here in the eastern US, and St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching! That means it's time once again for The Scotchcast to break out the White, Orange, and Green and bring to you our annual Irish Whisky tasting. This time around we'll be sampling Tyrconnell and Bushmills 12 year Distillery Reserve which can only be purchased at Bushmills Distillery. (More Photo's from Michael's trip to Bushmills after "additional information" link below) Join us next time when we'll be tasting the Jon, Mark, & Robbo’s Rich Spicy and Smooth Sweet. Promos: The Babylon Podcast - Technorama Distilleries Tyrconnell (Cooley Distillery) - http://www.cooleywhiskey.com/ Bushmills - http://www.bushmills.com/ Tasting Notes Tyrconnell The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Magazine Issue #43 Bushmills Distillery Reserve The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Magazine Issue #65 Miscellaneous Bushmills Distillery Photos Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast clean 44:44 Stag Party http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/02/stag-party/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/02/stag-party/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:15:14 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=131 Don’t Panic! This isn’t “that” kind of Stag Party.

Photo of Dalmore scotch bottles

The Stag we’re talking about is the unmistakable mark of the Dalmore distillery and we have two of their expressions in the lineup this time. We’re joined by Les Howard of The Signal Podcast for a tasting the Dalmore Cigar Malt and Grand Reserva.

Join us next time for our annual “Irish” show, when we’ll be tasting the Tyrconnell and Bushmills 12 year Distillery Reserve Irish single malts.

Promos: The Signal – The Scapecast

Distilleries

Dalmore – http://www.thedalmore.com/

Tasting Notes

Cigar Malt:

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whiskey Magazine Issue #48

Grand Reserva:

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009 Edition

Miscellaneous

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/02/stag-party/feed/ 1 Don't Panic! This isn't "that" kind of Stag Party. - - The Stag we're talking about is the unmistakable mark of the Dalmore distillery and we have two of their expressions in the lineup this time. We're joined by Les Howard of The Signal Podcast for a... Don't Panic! This isn't "that" kind of Stag Party. The Stag we're talking about is the unmistakable mark of the Dalmore distillery and we have two of their expressions in the lineup this time. We're joined by Les Howard of The Signal Podcast for a tasting the Dalmore Cigar Malt and Grand Reserva. Join us next time for our annual "Irish" show, when we'll be tasting the Tyrconnell and Bushmills 12 year Distillery Reserve Irish single malts. Promos: The Signal - The Scapecast Distilleries Dalmore - http://www.thedalmore.com/ Tasting Notes Cigar Malt: The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Magazine Issue #48 Grand Reserva: Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009 Edition Miscellaneous Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast clean 52:52 The Caskaways http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/01/the-caskaways/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/01/the-caskaways/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:28:04 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=129 And now for something
    completely

different…

Finally, we have made it through the technical difficulties and can now present to you The Caskaways, an extra length episode featuring the Partners of Dark Overlord media, A. Kovaks and New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler. Together we taste the Glenlivet 16 year ‘Nadura’ and the Talisker 57° North.

While this recording was absolute, riotous, wonderful fun for all of us, a word of warning to you the listener: This is NOT your normal Scotchcast. There will be language, possibly some off color humor, and not just a few F-bombs sprinkled throughout. We do eventually get around to tasting and evaluating the scotches, but we took a long and twisted road to get there. We did have the FDO™ on the line after all.

Many, many thanks to the wonderful “A” and to Scott for joining us and for being such great sports! We hope you enjoy listening to this little indulgence as much as we did recording it.

Join us next time when we taste the Dalmore Cigar Malt and the Dalmore Grand Reserva.

Promos: Scott Sigler’s Ancestor and Contagious

Distilleries

Glenlivet – http://www.theglenlivet.com/

Talisker – http://www.taliskerwhisky.com/

Tasting Notes

Glenlivet Nadura:

http://www.theglenlivet.com/nadurra/index.php

Talisker 57° North:

http://www.whisky-distilleries.info

Whisky-Pages.com

Miscellaneous

Website of New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2010/01/the-caskaways/feed/ 7 And now for something completely different... - Finally, we have made it through the technical difficulties and can now present to you The Caskaways, an extra length episode featuring the Partners of Dark Overlord media, A. And now for something completely different... Finally, we have made it through the technical difficulties and can now present to you The Caskaways, an extra length episode featuring the Partners of Dark Overlord media, A. Kovaks and New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler. Together we taste the Glenlivet 16 year ‘Nadura’ and the Talisker 57° North. While this recording was absolute, riotous, wonderful fun for all of us, a word of warning to you the listener: This is NOT your normal Scotchcast. There will be language, possibly some off color humor, and not just a few F-bombs sprinkled throughout. We do eventually get around to tasting and evaluating the scotches, but we took a long and twisted road to get there. We did have the FDO™ on the line after all. Many, many thanks to the wonderful "A" and to Scott for joining us and for being such great sports! We hope you enjoy listening to this little indulgence as much as we did recording it. Join us next time when we taste the Dalmore Cigar Malt and the Dalmore Grand Reserva. Promos: Scott Sigler's Ancestor and Contagious Distilleries Glenlivet - http://www.theglenlivet.com/ Talisker - http://www.taliskerwhisky.com/ Tasting Notes Glenlivet Nadura: http://www.theglenlivet.com/nadurra/index.php Talisker 57° North: http://www.whisky-distilleries.info Whisky-Pages.com Miscellaneous Website of New York Times best-selling novelist Scott Sigler Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast yes 1:32:35 Special Edition #003 – Holiday 2009 http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/12/holiday_special_2009/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/12/holiday_special_2009/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:51:46 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=126 Is it wrong or absolutely hilarious that the very first Scotchcast to carry an explicit tag is our “Holiday” Special Edition? Well, one way or the other, that’s what you get when the Single Malt Samurai send you a gift and that’s exactly what we have for you this time around. Recorded live at AnimeUSA, the Single Malt Samurai and friends bring us a tasting of Loch Dhu.

Have safe and happy holidays whichever, if any, you celebrate and thank you all for your continued support of The Scotchcast.

Slàinte mhath,

Jeff, Chip, & Michael

Distillery

Loch Dhu – http://www.loch-dhu.com

Miscellaneous

AnimeUSA – http://www.animeusa.org

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/12/holiday_special_2009/feed/ 0 Is it wrong or absolutely hilarious that the very first Scotchcast to carry an explicit tag is our "Holiday" Special Edition? Well, one way or the other, that's what you get when the Single Malt Samurai send you a gift and that's exactly what we have f... Is it wrong or absolutely hilarious that the very first Scotchcast to carry an explicit tag is our "Holiday" Special Edition? Well, one way or the other, that's what you get when the Single Malt Samurai send you a gift and that's exactly what we have for you this time around. Recorded live at AnimeUSA, the Single Malt Samurai and friends bring us a tasting of Loch Dhu. Have safe and happy holidays whichever, if any, you celebrate and thank you all for your continued support of The Scotchcast. Slàinte mhath, Jeff, Chip, & Michael Distillery Loch Dhu - http://www.loch-dhu.com Miscellaneous AnimeUSA - http://www.animeusa.org The Scotchcast yes 30:25 The Dark Side http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/12/the-dark-side/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/12/the-dark-side/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:05:00 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=125 These are not the drams you’re looking for. Move along, move along.

No, wait! These are the drams you’re looking for, or at least we think you should be. Sit down with us as we taste the Aberlour a’bunadh and the Bowmore Darkest, and we promise we won’t alter the deal any further.

Next time, join us for a tasting of the Glenlivet 16 year ‘Nadura’ and the Talisker 57° North.

Promos: Digital Magic – Cybrosis

Distilleries

Aberlour – http://www.aberlour.com/

Bowmore – http://www.bowmore.co.uk/

Tasting Notes

Aberlour a’bunadh:

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009 Edition

Bowmore Darkest:

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whiskymag issue #6

Miscellaneous

Ayperi – Middle Eastern Dancer

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/12/the-dark-side/feed/ 0 These are not the drams you're looking for. Move along, move along. - No, wait! These are the drams you're looking for, or at least we think you should be. Sit down with us as we taste the Aberlour a’bunadh and the Bowmore Darkest, These are not the drams you're looking for. Move along, move along. No, wait! These are the drams you're looking for, or at least we think you should be. Sit down with us as we taste the Aberlour a’bunadh and the Bowmore Darkest, and we promise we won't alter the deal any further. Next time, join us for a tasting of the Glenlivet 16 year ‘Nadura’ and the Talisker 57° North. Promos: Digital Magic - Cybrosis Distilleries Aberlour - http://www.aberlour.com/ Bowmore - http://www.bowmore.co.uk/ Tasting Notes Aberlour a’bunadh: The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2009 Edition Bowmore Darkest: The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whiskymag issue #6 Miscellaneous Ayperi - Middle Eastern Dancer Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no 53:40 The Sitting Room http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/11/the-sitting-room/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/11/the-sitting-room/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:56:17 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=122 All Hallows’ Eve has come and gone, the chill of November is settling in, and friends are gathering in in The Sitting Room with a healthy dram and good conversation. This time around the drams are the Macallan 12 year and the Strathisla 12 year.

Next month join us as we cross over to The Dark Side, with a tasting of the Aberlour a’bunadh and the Bowmore Darkest.

Promos: 7th Son: Descent – Buzz Out Loud – Celtic Myth Podshow

Distilleries

Macallan – http://www.themacallan.com

Strathisla – http://www.whisky-distilleries.info/Strathisla_EN.shtml

Tasting Notes

The Macallan 12 Year

Whiskey Magazine Issue #22

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

The Strathisla 12 Year

Whiskey Magazine Issue #29

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Miscellaneous

Other whisky podcasts worth listening to – a list by Richard Paterson of Whyte and Mackay

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/11/the-sitting-room/feed/ 1 All Hallows' Eve has come and gone, the chill of November is settling in, and friends are gathering in in The Sitting Room with a healthy dram and good conversation. This time around the drams are the Macallan 12 year and the Strathisla 12 year. All Hallows' Eve has come and gone, the chill of November is settling in, and friends are gathering in in The Sitting Room with a healthy dram and good conversation. This time around the drams are the Macallan 12 year and the Strathisla 12 year. Next month join us as we cross over to The Dark Side, with a tasting of the Aberlour a’bunadh and the Bowmore Darkest. Promos: 7th Son: Descent - Buzz Out Loud - Celtic Myth Podshow Distilleries Macallan - http://www.themacallan.com Strathisla - http://www.whisky-distilleries.info/Strathisla_EN.shtml Tasting Notes The Macallan 12 Year Whiskey Magazine Issue #22 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch The Strathisla 12 Year Whiskey Magazine Issue #29 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Miscellaneous Other whisky podcasts worth listening to - a list by Richard Paterson of Whyte and Mackay Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no 44:00 Lead On MacDuff http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/10/lead-on-macduff/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/10/lead-on-macduff/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:43:24 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=120 McGruff might be good at tracking down the bad guys but if its something “good” your looking for then follow MacDuff’s lead to this month’s scotches, the Dufftown 15 year and the Glendullan 12 year.

We are joined for this round by two of podcasting’s finest authors, Chris Lester and J. Daniel Sawyer

Next month join us for our tasting of Macallan 12 year and Strathisla 12 year.

Promos: Down From Ten – Metamor City Podcast

Distilleries

Dufftown – http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/dufftown.htm

Glendullan – http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/glendullan.htm

Tasting Notes

The Dufftown 15 Year

Whiskey Magazine Issue #27

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

The Glendullan 12 Year

Whiskey Magazine Issue #28

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Miscellaneous

Dragon*Con – http://www.dragoncon.org/

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/10/lead-on-macduff/feed/ 0 McGruff might be good at tracking down the bad guys but if its something "good" your looking for then follow MacDuff's lead to this month's scotches, the Dufftown 15 year and the Glendullan 12 year. - We are joined for this round by two of podcasting's... McGruff might be good at tracking down the bad guys but if its something "good" your looking for then follow MacDuff's lead to this month's scotches, the Dufftown 15 year and the Glendullan 12 year. We are joined for this round by two of podcasting's finest authors, Chris Lester and J. Daniel Sawyer Next month join us for our tasting of Macallan 12 year and Strathisla 12 year. Promos: Down From Ten - Metamor City Podcast Distilleries Dufftown - http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/dufftown.htm Glendullan - http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/glendullan.htm Tasting Notes The Dufftown 15 Year Whiskey Magazine Issue #27 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch The Glendullan 12 Year Whiskey Magazine Issue #28 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Miscellaneous Dragon*Con - http://www.dragoncon.org/ Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no The Middle Path http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/09/the-middle-path/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/09/the-middle-path/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:12:57 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=119 We’ve survived another Dragon*Con. The craziness of interstate travel, lack of sleep, meeting new people, visiting with old friends, and being in the presence of celebrities is over. Now it’s time to return home, get back to the real world, and settle back into the daily grind.

To make the transition from all the excitement and adventure back to the Middle Path of daily life and reality a little easier, let’s taste the Tullibardine 14 year and the Glenturret 10 year.

Next month join us for our tasting of Dufftown 15 year and Glendullen 12 year

Promos: Down From Ten – Gadgettes – Short Cummings Audio

Distilleries

Tullibardine – http://www.tullibardine.com/

Glenturret – http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/glenturret.htm

Tasting Notes

Total Beverage Solutions – Tullibardine

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009 Edition

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Miscellaneous

Dragon*Con – http://www.dragoncon.org/

Glenturret Wikipedia Entry

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/09/the-middle-path/feed/ 0 We've survived another Dragon*Con. The craziness of interstate travel, lack of sleep, meeting new people, visiting with old friends, and being in the presence of celebrities is over. Now it's time to return home, get back to the real world, We've survived another Dragon*Con. The craziness of interstate travel, lack of sleep, meeting new people, visiting with old friends, and being in the presence of celebrities is over. Now it's time to return home, get back to the real world, and settle back into the daily grind. To make the transition from all the excitement and adventure back to the Middle Path of daily life and reality a little easier, let's taste the Tullibardine 14 year and the Glenturret 10 year. Next month join us for our tasting of Dufftown 15 year and Glendullen 12 year Promos: Down From Ten - Gadgettes - Short Cummings Audio Distilleries Tullibardine - http://www.tullibardine.com/ Glenturret - http://www.scotchwhisky.net/distilleries/glenturret.htm Tasting Notes Total Beverage Solutions - Tullibardine Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2009 Edition The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Miscellaneous Dragon*Con - http://www.dragoncon.org/ Glenturret Wikipedia Entry Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no Scotchcast Promo #2 http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/08/promo_2/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/08/promo_2/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:00:10 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=118 While we love Captain Rafe and much appreciate his help in promoting The Scotchcast on both sides of the rift we felt it was time to add another promo choice for any of you wishing help get the word out about our fine show.

Thank you to all that have played promo #1 on your shows, and thank you in advance to those that will play the promos in the future. Your support is much appreciated.

Slàinte mhath,

Jeff, Chip, and Michael

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/08/promo_2/feed/ 0 While we love Captain Rafe and much appreciate his help in promoting The Scotchcast on both sides of the rift we felt it was time to add another promo choice for any of you wishing help get the word out about our fine show. While we love Captain Rafe and much appreciate his help in promoting The Scotchcast on both sides of the rift we felt it was time to add another promo choice for any of you wishing help get the word out about our fine show. Thank you to all that have played promo #1 on your shows, and thank you in advance to those that will play the promos in the future. Your support is much appreciated. Slàinte mhath, Jeff, Chip, and Michael The Scotchcast no East Meets West http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/08/east-meets-west/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/08/east-meets-west/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:32:19 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=116 A train leaves San Francisco traveling east at 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves New York traveling west at five o’clock. What time does the bus stop for dinner? Yes, I know that makes no sense. Those silly story problems never did when there were thoughts of other, more pleasant activities on our minds.

This month the pleasantness takes the form of another meeting of east and west as we taste the Aberfeldy 12 year and Glengoyne 16 year Scottish Oak. The Single Malt Samurai make an appearance with a review of The Highland Park 18 year, and we announce the debut of The Scotchcast Facebook Fan Page.

Next month join us for our tasting of Glenturret 10 year and Tullibardine 14 year.

Promos: MAAH: Tales of the Children – Tuning Into Scifi TV

Distilleries

Aberfeldy – http://whisky.com/brands/aberfeldy_brand.html

Glengoyne – http://www.glengoyne.com/

Tasting Notes

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009 Edition

Miscellaneous

Anime USA – http://www.animeusa.org/

Morevi – http://www.morevi.net

The art of Carrie Seidman – http://foenixfyre.deviantart.com/gallery/

Podcasting For Dummies

Trenchero Winery – http://www.trincherowinery.com

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/08/east-meets-west/feed/ 2 A train leaves San Francisco traveling east at 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves New York traveling west at five o'clock. What time does the bus stop for dinner? Yes, I know that makes no sense. Those silly story problems never did when there wer... A train leaves San Francisco traveling east at 60 miles per hour. Another train leaves New York traveling west at five o'clock. What time does the bus stop for dinner? Yes, I know that makes no sense. Those silly story problems never did when there were thoughts of other, more pleasant activities on our minds. This month the pleasantness takes the form of another meeting of east and west as we taste the Aberfeldy 12 year and Glengoyne 16 year Scottish Oak. The Single Malt Samurai make an appearance with a review of The Highland Park 18 year, and we announce the debut of The Scotchcast Facebook Fan Page. Next month join us for our tasting of Glenturret 10 year and Tullibardine 14 year. Promos: MAAH: Tales of the Children - Tuning Into Scifi TV Distilleries Aberfeldy - http://whisky.com/brands/aberfeldy_brand.html Glengoyne - http://www.glengoyne.com/ Tasting Notes The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2009 Edition Miscellaneous Anime USA - http://www.animeusa.org/ Morevi - http://www.morevi.net The art of Carrie Seidman - http://foenixfyre.deviantart.com/gallery/ Podcasting For Dummies Trenchero Winery - http://www.trincherowinery.com Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no A Walk In The Woods, Pt. 2 http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/07/a-walk-in-the-woods-pt-2/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/07/a-walk-in-the-woods-pt-2/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:09:11 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=114 You awake to find yourself standing at the edge of the dark and mysterious woods. In your hands you hold two bottles, each containing an unknown liquid…

Ok, ok, no you didn’t accidentally get the feed to a podcast about gaming. This is in fact The Scotchcast, and while this months title may sound familiar I promise you the feed didn’t cough up an old episode. This is our second Walk In The Woods and this time we are joined by Steve Eley, of Escape Pod fame, for a tasting of Glenmorangie Madeira Cask and Glenmorangie Burgundy Cask. We had a great time recording with Steve and we hope hope you’ll enjoy listening just as much.

Next time we’ll be tasting Glen Goyne 16 year Scottish Oak and Aberfeldy 12 year.

Promos: Can’t Stop The Serenity 2009 – Technorama

Distilleries

Glenmorangie – http://www.glenmorangie.com/

Tasting Notes

Glenmorangie Madeira Cask:

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whisky Magazine #8

Glenmorangie Côte D’or Burgundy Cask:

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Whisky Magazine #52

Miscellaneous

Escape Pod, The Science Fiction Podcast Magazine – http://escapepod.org/

Pseudopod, the sound of horror. – http://pseudopod.org/

PodCastle, The Fantasy Fiction Podcast – http://podcastle.org/

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/07/a-walk-in-the-woods-pt-2/feed/ 0 You awake to find yourself standing at the edge of the dark and mysterious woods. In your hands you hold two bottles, each containing an unknown liquid... - Ok, ok, no you didn't accidentally get the feed to a podcast about gaming. You awake to find yourself standing at the edge of the dark and mysterious woods. In your hands you hold two bottles, each containing an unknown liquid... Ok, ok, no you didn't accidentally get the feed to a podcast about gaming. This is in fact The Scotchcast, and while this months title may sound familiar I promise you the feed didn't cough up an old episode. This is our second Walk In The Woods and this time we are joined by Steve Eley, of Escape Pod fame, for a tasting of Glenmorangie Madeira Cask and Glenmorangie Burgundy Cask. We had a great time recording with Steve and we hope hope you'll enjoy listening just as much. Next time we'll be tasting Glen Goyne 16 year Scottish Oak and Aberfeldy 12 year. Promos: Can't Stop The Serenity 2009 - Technorama Distilleries Glenmorangie - http://www.glenmorangie.com/ Tasting Notes Glenmorangie Madeira Cask: The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whisky Magazine #8 Glenmorangie Côte D’or Burgundy Cask: The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Whisky Magazine #52 Miscellaneous Escape Pod, The Science Fiction Podcast Magazine - http://escapepod.org/ Pseudopod, the sound of horror. - http://pseudopod.org/ PodCastle, The Fantasy Fiction Podcast - http://podcastle.org/ Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalized Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no Independents, Pt. 2: Gordon & MacPhail http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/06/independents-pt-2-gordon-macphail/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/06/independents-pt-2-gordon-macphail/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:04:08 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=113 This month we are joined by long time listener and friend Brent for a look at another independent bottler. This time around it’s Gordon & MacPhail and we taste their offerings of Linkwood 15 year and Longmorn 12 year. Chip also brings us a review of the book 99 Drams of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist’s Quest for the Perfect Shot and the History of the Drink by Kate Hopkins.

Join us next month when we’ll be tasting The Glenmorangie Madeira Cask and Glenmorangie Côte D’or Burgundy Cask.

Promos: Heaven Book Four: WAR – Guardians

Distilleries

Longmorn

Linkwood

Tasting Notes

The Longmorn 12 year:

Whiskey Magazine #33

Gordon & MacPhail (link opens a PDF)

The Linkwood 15 year:

Whiskey Magazine #59

Gordon & MacPhail (link opens a PDF)

Miscellaneous

99 Drams of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist’s Quest for the Perfect Shot and the History of the Drink

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/06/independents-pt-2-gordon-macphail/feed/ 2 This month we are joined by long time listener and friend Brent for a look at another independent bottler. This time around it's Gordon & MacPhail and we taste their offerings of Linkwood 15 year and Longmorn 12 year. This month we are joined by long time listener and friend Brent for a look at another independent bottler. This time around it's Gordon & MacPhail and we taste their offerings of Linkwood 15 year and Longmorn 12 year. Chip also brings us a review of the book 99 Drams of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist's Quest for the Perfect Shot and the History of the Drink by Kate Hopkins. Join us next month when we'll be tasting The Glenmorangie Madeira Cask and Glenmorangie Côte D’or Burgundy Cask. Promos: Heaven Book Four: WAR - Guardians Distilleries Longmorn Linkwood Tasting Notes The Longmorn 12 year: Whiskey Magazine #33 Gordon & MacPhail (link opens a PDF) The Linkwood 15 year: Whiskey Magazine #59 Gordon & MacPhail (link opens a PDF) Miscellaneous 99 Drams of Whiskey: The Accidental Hedonist's Quest for the Perfect Shot and the History of the Drink Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no Here, Lossie! http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/05/here-lossie/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/05/here-lossie/#comments Mon, 04 May 2009 22:09:25 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=112 The Scotchcast crew may not be quite as cute and cuddly as a certain heroic collie we are all probably familiar with but we think we are pretty good at bringing our listeners to the well of scotch information.

This time around that information is on Glenlossie 10 year and Glen Moray 12 year. We’ll cover some feedback and say some thank yous as well.

Next time we’ll be tasting the Gordon & MacPhail independent bottlings of Linkwood 15 year and Longmorn 12 year.

Promos: Phil Rossi’s Eden – Nina Kimberly The Merciless (new version)

Distilleries

Glenlossie

Glen Moray

Tasting Notes

Glenlossie 10 year:

Whisky Magazine #27

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Glen Moray 12 year:

Whisky Magazine #50

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Miscellaneous

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/05/here-lossie/feed/ 1 The Scotchcast crew may not be quite as cute and cuddly as a certain heroic collie we are all probably familiar with but we think we are pretty good at bringing our listeners to the well of scotch information. The Scotchcast crew may not be quite as cute and cuddly as a certain heroic collie we are all probably familiar with but we think we are pretty good at bringing our listeners to the well of scotch information. This time around that information is on Glenlossie 10 year and Glen Moray 12 year. We'll cover some feedback and say some thank yous as well. Next time we'll be tasting the Gordon & MacPhail independent bottlings of Linkwood 15 year and Longmorn 12 year. Promos: Phil Rossi's Eden - Nina Kimberly The Merciless (new version) Distilleries Glenlossie Glen Moray Tasting Notes Glenlossie 10 year: Whisky Magazine #27 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Glen Moray 12 year: Whisky Magazine #50 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Miscellaneous Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no ‘Laddie O’ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/04/laddie-o/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/04/laddie-o/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:07:47 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=110 While the title of this month’s show ‘Laddie O’ might bring to mind the ancient Scottish popular folk tune If thou’lt play me fair play, or maybe Robert Burns’ poem Highland Laddie, Highland Lassie, the “Laddie” we are talking about this time is Bruichladdich. Both of this month’s scotches, the 12 year Second Edition and 14 year ‘Links Series’ K Club are Bruichladdich offerings. We’ll be taking a look at the bruichladdich.com website, as well.

In addition, The Scotchcast would like to ask all of our listeners to take a moment this month to remember a missing friend, podcaster, all ’round good guy, and Kick Ass Mystic Ninja, Joe Murphy. Joe was taken from us two years ago today, April 1st, by Leiomyosarcoma and he is greatly missed by many.

Join us next time when we’ll be tasting Glen Moray 12 year and Glenlossie 10 year.

Promos: Personal Effects Dark Art – Antithesis, Book One

Joe Murphy - We miss you

K Club Artwork

Distilleries

Bruichladdich

Tasting Notes

Bruichladdich 12 year Second Edition and 14 year “Links Series” K Club:

Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2009

Miscellaneous

Joe Murphy – Wikipedia
Give Us A Minute – The Joe Murphy Memorial Fund
Leiomyosarcoma – Wikipedia

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/04/laddie-o/feed/ 1 While the title of this month's show 'Laddie O' might bring to mind the ancient Scottish popular folk tune If thou'lt play me fair play, or maybe Robert Burns' poem Highland Laddie, Highland Lassie, the "Laddie" we are talking about this time is Bruich... While the title of this month's show 'Laddie O' might bring to mind the ancient Scottish popular folk tune If thou'lt play me fair play, or maybe Robert Burns' poem Highland Laddie, Highland Lassie, the "Laddie" we are talking about this time is Bruichladdich. Both of this month's scotches, the 12 year Second Edition and 14 year 'Links Series' K Club are Bruichladdich offerings. We'll be taking a look at the bruichladdich.com website, as well. In addition, The Scotchcast would like to ask all of our listeners to take a moment this month to remember a missing friend, podcaster, all 'round good guy, and Kick Ass Mystic Ninja, Joe Murphy. Joe was taken from us two years ago today, April 1st, by Leiomyosarcoma and he is greatly missed by many. Join us next time when we'll be tasting Glen Moray 12 year and Glenlossie 10 year. Promos: Personal Effects Dark Art - Antithesis, Book One Distilleries Bruichladdich Tasting Notes Bruichladdich 12 year Second Edition and 14 year "Links Series" K Club: Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2009 Miscellaneous Joe Murphy - Wikipedia Give Us A Minute - The Joe Murphy Memorial Fund Leiomyosarcoma - Wikipedia Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no Luck O’ The Irish http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/03/luck-o-the-irish/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/03/luck-o-the-irish/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:04:19 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=106 It’s March, and as thoughts turn to things green, both grass AND beer (just kidding), that means it’s time once again for the annual “Irishcast”. This month we take a break from scotch and head across the channel to Ireland where we’ll be tasting two Irish single malt whiskeys, Clontarf and the Connemara Peated Single Malt.

Join us next time when we’ll be back to scotch and will taste the Bruichladdich 12 year and Bruichladdich 14 year, Links Series Turnberry.

Promos: Weather Child – I Should Be Writing

Distilleries

Clontarf

Connemara

Tasting Notes

Clontarf:

Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible 2009 Edition

Connemara:

Whisky Magazine #65

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Miscellaneous

Battle of Clontarf

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/03/luck-o-the-irish/feed/ 0 It's March, and as thoughts turn to things green, both grass AND beer (just kidding), that means it's time once again for the annual "Irishcast". This month we take a break from scotch and head across the channel to Ireland where we'll be tasting two I... It's March, and as thoughts turn to things green, both grass AND beer (just kidding), that means it's time once again for the annual "Irishcast". This month we take a break from scotch and head across the channel to Ireland where we'll be tasting two Irish single malt whiskeys, Clontarf and the Connemara Peated Single Malt. Join us next time when we'll be back to scotch and will taste the Bruichladdich 12 year and Bruichladdich 14 year, Links Series Turnberry. Promos: Weather Child - I Should Be Writing Distilleries Clontarf Connemara Tasting Notes Clontarf: Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible 2009 Edition Connemara: Whisky Magazine #65 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Miscellaneous Battle of Clontarf The Scotchcast no On Top of Old Smokey http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/02/on-top-of-old-smokey/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/02/on-top-of-old-smokey/#comments Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:20:17 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=102 In the midst of winter you can often smell the scent of smoke from warm, wood burning fires drifting on the air. In this month’s show we enjoy some of that smokey warmth, but we found ours in a bottle…or two to be precise. This time around we are joined by Evo Terra for a fun filled tasting of The Caol Ila 12 year, and the Lagavulin 16 year.

In Scotch 101 we take a look at how scotch production is actually helping to clean up the environment, and we’ll look at some listener feedback as well.

Join us next time for the annual “Irish” show when we’ll be tasting the Connemara and Clontarf single malts from Ireland.

Promos: The Signal: Season Five – Evo@11

Distilleries

Caol Ila

Lagavulin

Tasting Notes

Caol Ila 12 year:

Whisky Magazine #25

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Lagavulin 16 year:

Whisky Magazine #6

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Miscellaneous

Evo Terra
Podcasting for Dummies
Expert Podcasting Practices for Dummies
Gangplank Studios
Elmo from OK
Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

Scotch 101 references

Whisky DRAM helps cleanup contaminated water

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/02/on-top-of-old-smokey/feed/ 1 In the midst of winter you can often smell the scent of smoke from warm, wood burning fires drifting on the air. In this month's show we enjoy some of that smokey warmth, but we found ours in a bottle...or two to be precise. In the midst of winter you can often smell the scent of smoke from warm, wood burning fires drifting on the air. In this month's show we enjoy some of that smokey warmth, but we found ours in a bottle...or two to be precise. This time around we are joined by Evo Terra for a fun filled tasting of The Caol Ila 12 year, and the Lagavulin 16 year. In Scotch 101 we take a look at how scotch production is actually helping to clean up the environment, and we'll look at some listener feedback as well. Join us next time for the annual "Irish" show when we'll be tasting the Connemara and Clontarf single malts from Ireland. Promos: The Signal: Season Five - Evo@11 Distilleries Caol Ila Lagavulin Tasting Notes Caol Ila 12 year: Whisky Magazine #25 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Lagavulin 16 year: Whisky Magazine #6 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Miscellaneous Evo Terra Podcasting for Dummies Expert Podcasting Practices for Dummies Gangplank Studios Elmo from OK Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. Scotch 101 references Whisky DRAM helps cleanup contaminated water The Scotchcast no Don’t Cnoc It http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/01/dont-cnoc-it/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/01/dont-cnoc-it/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:10:08 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=99 There’s a saying, “Don’t knock it ’till you’ve tried it”. Well… we tried it. Maybe we should have waited until after this round of tastings to pick this month’s show title.

This time around we taste the An Cnoc 12 year and the Knockando 1994 12 year, and cover some listener feedback which includes an interesting book suggestion.

We also want to apologize for the audio quality of this months show. We had a host of technical difficulties. We hope to have things back to normal for next time when we’ll be tasting the Lagavulin 16 year and Caol Ila 12 year.

Promos: Scott Sigler’s Contagious – Arlene Radasky’s The Fox

Distilleries

An Cnoc

Knockando

Tasting Notes

An Cnoc 12 year:

Jim Murray’s 2009 Whisky Bible

Knockando 1994 12 year:

Jim Murray’s 2009 Whisky Bible

Miscellaneous

The WhiskyCast

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2009/01/dont-cnoc-it/feed/ 1 There's a saying, "Don't knock it 'till you've tried it". Well... we tried it. Maybe we should have waited until after this round of tastings to pick this month's show title. - This time around we taste the An Cnoc 12 year and the Knockando 1994 12 year, There's a saying, "Don't knock it 'till you've tried it". Well... we tried it. Maybe we should have waited until after this round of tastings to pick this month's show title. This time around we taste the An Cnoc 12 year and the Knockando 1994 12 year, and cover some listener feedback which includes an interesting book suggestion. We also want to apologize for the audio quality of this months show. We had a host of technical difficulties. We hope to have things back to normal for next time when we'll be tasting the Lagavulin 16 year and Caol Ila 12 year. Promos: Scott Sigler's Contagious - Arlene Radasky's The Fox Distilleries An Cnoc Knockando Tasting Notes An Cnoc 12 year: Jim Murray's 2009 Whisky Bible Knockando 1994 12 year: Jim Murray's 2009 Whisky Bible Miscellaneous The WhiskyCast Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no Northern Lights http://www.thescotchcast.com/2008/12/northern-lights/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2008/12/northern-lights/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:41:35 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=95 In Scotland, the northern lights were known as “the mirrie dancers” or na fir-chlis. There are many old sayings about them, including the Scottish Gaelic proverb “When the mirrie dancers play, they are like to slay.” The playfulness of the mirrie dancers was supposed to end occasionally in quite a serious fight. The appearance of the northern lights in the sky was considered a sign of the approach of unsettled weather. ~ from Wikipedia

It’s appropriate then, as the weather in the Midwestern United States turns blustery, that we settle in with this month’s “Northern Lights”, the Old Pulteney 17 year, and Balblair 16 year.

We have a special product review of “Ola Dubh” beer from Harviestoun Brewery, another thank you to say, and a new Scotchcast website resource to announce as well.

Next time we’ll be tasting the An Cnoc 12 year and the Knockando 1994 12 year.

Promos: Murder at Avedon Hill – Voices of Tomorrow

Distilleries

Old Pulteney

Balblair

Tasting Notes

Old Pulteney 17 year:

Whisky Magazine #48

Balblair 16 year:

Whisky Magazine #48

The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch

Miscellaneous

Ola Dubh Beer from Harviestoun Brewery

Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery.

]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2008/12/northern-lights/feed/ 2 In Scotland, the northern lights were known as "the mirrie dancers" or na fir-chlis. There are many old sayings about them, including the Scottish Gaelic proverb "When the mirrie dancers play, they are like to slay. In Scotland, the northern lights were known as "the mirrie dancers" or na fir-chlis. There are many old sayings about them, including the Scottish Gaelic proverb "When the mirrie dancers play, they are like to slay." The playfulness of the mirrie dancers was supposed to end occasionally in quite a serious fight. The appearance of the northern lights in the sky was considered a sign of the approach of unsettled weather. ~ from Wikipedia It's appropriate then, as the weather in the Midwestern United States turns blustery, that we settle in with this month's "Northern Lights", the Old Pulteney 17 year, and Balblair 16 year. We have a special product review of "Ola Dubh" beer from Harviestoun Brewery, another thank you to say, and a new Scotchcast website resource to announce as well. Next time we'll be tasting the An Cnoc 12 year and the Knockando 1994 12 year. Promos: Murder at Avedon Hill - Voices of Tomorrow Distilleries Old Pulteney Balblair Tasting Notes Old Pulteney 17 year: Whisky Magazine #48 Balblair 16 year: Whisky Magazine #48 The Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch Miscellaneous Ola Dubh Beer from Harviestoun Brewery Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no The People’s Choice Show http://www.thescotchcast.com/2008/11/the-peoples-choice-show/ http://www.thescotchcast.com/2008/11/the-peoples-choice-show/#comments Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:15:32 +0000 Jeff http://www.thescotchcast.com/?p=91 You voted and we listened! This month we present the winners of the People’s Choice: Glenfiddich Solera 15 year and Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition 1992. We’d like to thank everyone who voted and we hope everyone enjoys the results.

The Single Malt Samurai make another appearance with a tasting of a scotch from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, and we’ll consider some listener suggestions as well.

Join us next month when we’ll be tasting Old Pulteney 17 year, and Balblair 16 year.

Promos: Irish and Celtic Music Podcast – The GeekSpin

Distilleries

Glenfiddich

Cragganmore

Tasting Notes

Glenfiddich Solera 15 year:

Whisky Magazine #4

Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition 1992:

No professional tasting notes available

Miscellaneous

AnimeUSA

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]]> http://www.thescotchcast.com/2008/11/the-peoples-choice-show/feed/ 0 You voted and we listened! This month we present the winners of the People's Choice: Glenfiddich Solera 15 year and Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition 1992. We'd like to thank everyone who voted and we hope everyone enjoys the results. You voted and we listened! This month we present the winners of the People's Choice: Glenfiddich Solera 15 year and Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition 1992. We'd like to thank everyone who voted and we hope everyone enjoys the results. The Single Malt Samurai make another appearance with a tasting of a scotch from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, and we'll consider some listener suggestions as well. Join us next month when we'll be tasting Old Pulteney 17 year, and Balblair 16 year. Promos: Irish and Celtic Music Podcast - The GeekSpin Distilleries Glenfiddich Cragganmore Tasting Notes Glenfiddich Solera 15 year: Whisky Magazine #4 Cragganmore Distiller’s Edition 1992: No professional tasting notes available Miscellaneous AnimeUSA Master of Malt A huge range of Fine Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Personalised Labels, Corporate and Individual Gift Service, Next Day UK and Fast Global Delivery. The Scotchcast no