Whisky Neighbour

Glad you clicked through or found the blog. Just looking at statistics I see 3 - 5 people read the blog while 100s of people watch my YouTube channel. The blog takes much more time to create so I'm struggling to find the time and see the value. I like reading what others have to say about whisky and I am not always in a place where I can watch a video. That said, this is a hobby and there is only so much time in the day. If you dropped in and would like me to continue writing up my thoughts, please leave a comment here or in YouTube. Thanks. Should I keep posting to the blog or just on YouTube?

It has been a great year for whisky in my house in 2017. Most of the expressions I’ve had or picked up have been modest and actually quite affordable, so my list reflects this. Everything I pick here is available for under $80.00 Canadian. However, I would hold up this list against many, more expensive expressions I’ve tried and each one here is a bottle I have enjoyed and so has company. Consider this an easy shopping list if you have not tried these yet! Here are a few short tasting notes. Top Irish : Redbreast 12 Cask strength rating: ✮✮✮✮✰ Subtle nose with some caramel or toffee sugar, the palate is smooth with a bit of nuttiness, more caramel and some pepper, the finish has a bit of oak and vanilla, not long. Strong, but easy to drink this. Top Scotch : Wilson & Morgan Barrel pick of Caol Ila 12 year rating: ✮✮✮✮✮ This expression has smoke that goes on for days. When I pour this, my wife always knows! On the palate there is balanced peat, oak spice, and some hon