whisky
Alcoholic production has been around in the Holy Land as far back as there have been people living on the land. Today, the range of wines and beer products produced there have won accolades globally. Lately, however, another spirit has begun to pop up suddenly, thanks to Milk and Honey … Read More
Considering the obvious occupational hazards, Gordon Dundas of Glengoyne single malt scotch whiskies is remarkably well put together. Is it fate or serendipity that I’m attending a private tasting with Dundas at 10 am on the very day I’ll fly to Scotland, kicking off an extended European vacation? Or is … Read More
Whiskey drinkers tend to be loyal to their chosen brands, but when it comes to a blind test, you probably can’t tell a bourbon from a rye. Those were the findings of a scientific study from Washington State University. There’s national pride at stake too. You can’t tell a Scotch … Read More
Want a better immune system? Have a dram. But just one—overdoing it won’t help. According to a study published in Vaccine, moderate drinking may help our immune system, more than heavy drinking or not drinking at all. For the study, researchers divided Rhesus monkeys (which have similar immune systems to … Read More
Start marking your calendars and booking flights, because there’s never been a better time for those of us who take whisky far too seriously. The Spirits of Kingston Whisky Festival Kingston, February 19 – 21 Come for the dinner, stay for the whisky parings, and stay even later for the … Read More
