Now that “dry” January is over, it seems like time to search out new wineries and distilleries in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Continue reading “GETTING IN THE SPIRIT OF NIAGARA”GETTING IN THE SPIRIT OF NIAGARA
THE SCOTCH BUCKET IS BACK
The big question before moving last Fall, was whether to drink all the booze in the Scotch Bucket or pack it and ship it.
Continue reading “THE SCOTCH BUCKET IS BACK”WRITER’S TEARS
Do writers ever shed tears? Of course: when they’re writing, when they’re not writing and when they’re stuck. Which makes this Irish whiskey a dreamer’s dram.
Continue reading “WRITER’S TEARS”NEITHER MORE NOR LESS
Another January and time to quit drinking (again!).
Continue reading “NEITHER MORE NOR LESS”THE SCOTCH BUCKET IS ALMOST EMPTY
During this wretched you-know-what we have to comfort ourselves with whatever drink we have to hand. And so I have been exploring the depths of the Scotch Bucket and discovering some truly great whiskies. The bucket is now half empty, but at least we’re down to the really, really good stuff. Alas, I have no one to share it with due to social distancing, so I shall have to just tough it out and imbibe on my own. Continue reading “THE SCOTCH BUCKET IS ALMOST EMPTY”
BLENDS LORD IT OVER SINGLE MALTS
Johnny Black tucked away at the back of the Scotch Bucket
One of the benefits of international travel is duty free and visiting the whisky shops at most airports in Britain. Continue reading “BLENDS LORD IT OVER SINGLE MALTS”
A WHISKY NIGHT
Shelves of whiskies at Boxcar Social
More than 50 single malts have rolled across my palate since Gentleman’s Portion launched in December 2012, but I’m still discovering new and tempting treats. Continue reading “A WHISKY NIGHT”
WHISKY TOYS
Single malt glass and water thimble (photo: Nova Scotian Crystal)
Whisky related drinking vessels have shown up on my bar and I’m trying to decide which ones make the whisky taste better. Continue reading “WHISKY TOYS”
OLD FRIENDS REVISITED
photographed at Brown’s, Sheffield
Looking at the display of Scotch whiskies in a bar in Sheffield on a recent visit to England, I realize there’s a fine selection of single malts I’ve much enjoyed in the past. I vow to sample as many of them as I can. Continue reading “OLD FRIENDS REVISITED”
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS
Flying the spinnaker on “Peccavi”
Sailing all day, every day, is a chore, but someone has to do it. And what a thirst the heat creates! Continue reading “HOT SUMMER NIGHTS”
Gentlemans Portion 