Glen Moray is a great introduction to scotch if you only drink Irish or Canadian whiskies, and they’re a great introduction to whisky if you’re a white wine lover. These concepts are not to be dismissed lightly. People come to good whisky from various experiences and perspectives, some of them carrying traumatic memories like an encounter with Laphroaig in a dark alley. While these Speysides are gentle and approachable, scotch drinkers who may be used to higher proof products, especially cask strength whiskies, might wish these were released at a slightly higher proofage
World Whisky Day 2023
Ten years ago, four friends who had only recently started a scotch club heard about World Whisky Day, an international day of whisky celebration. Since 2014, we have held tastings both in person and virtual, sampling 50+ whiskies from 15 countries to over 120 people. Our proceeds will be going to Minneapolis-based charity People and Pets Together, who provide pet food and supplies to local food shelves. If you can’t attend, consider a donation. This year, we happily showcase five whiskies that we think underscores how diverse whisky can be. These will be from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Ireland, and Japan.