Tag Archives: whiskey

Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Whisky Live

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I was hesitant when I purchased my $99 tickets for Whisky Live Canberra: Would it be worth the money? I was mindful of the fiasco that was the recent Australian Barbecue Festival in Sydney and set my … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I first tasted Balcones Baby Blue at the marvelous Seven Grand whisky bar in downtown Los Angeles. The friendly and knowledgeable barkeep Paul was a big fan but warned me not to get too attached to the stuff: … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Bruichladdich Octomore

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: My most recent trip to New York resulted in an invitation to a free Bruichladdich tasting at the excellent Upper East Side Scotch bar Caledonia, and this was the last dram–the self-proclaimed “peatiest whisky in the world”. … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Armorik Double Maturation Whisky

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I tried this Breton whisky for patriotism’s sake this past Bastille Day. Somewhat to my surprise, it was absolutely sensational. Rich smoky-leathery nose caused raised eyebrows: this is no fleur délicat here. The main palate note is … Continue reading →

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Linkage (Fermented Edition)

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: The FDA will soon ban cheese aged on wooden boards, which is to say, most of the good ones. In more cheesy news, you can now “finally” visit a vegan cheese shop in Brooklyn. Looking for the … Continue reading →