Uigeadal was love at first sip. It exploded onto my palate and made my hair stand up…Finishing that first dram, I felt like a kid after a roller coaster – I wanted to ride again.
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Worth seeking out, especially for those who enjoy a classic Speyside profile like The Macallan or The Glenlivet, but want to get a little bolder.
It starts sweet on the palate, yet remains surprisingly dry. The Islay resemblance comes though, then the dryness becomes spicy – cinnamon and cloves, which expand on the palate. The finish is long and very smooth, ending with an impression of smoke.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking decent Scotch has to be expensive…Recently, my brother-in-law David introduced me to a couple of highland single malts that qualify as real bargains, which should please any Scotch lover on your gift list.
The color is deep amber, almost ruby. The nose is spicy and intense… Swirling in the glass, it exhibits an oily consistency that lingers… The body is heavy and deep; caramel is prominent early on, followed by cinnamon and finishing with vanilla. It finishes long, tingling with reminisces of clove and campfire smoke.
An ongoing personal ranking of single malt Scotches, with tasting notes.
We have expectations for what food should be that go way beyond nutrition. We want an experience. When I describe Soylent to friends, they invariably ask, “But don’t you miss food?” I wondered if I would, so in May I decided to eat almost nothing but Soylent for the entire month.
I like big beers with strong flavors. My favorite style is India Pale Ale (IPA), known for being hoppy. Six of these are IPAs. Three on the list are from Sierra Nevada – I prefer the types of hops they use. I was surprised that two of my favorite beers are now from Saranac/Matt Brewing Company, in Utica, NY. For years, Saranac cranked out dozens of varieties that tasted mostly similar. Lately, they’ve gotten unique and better.
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