talexander

talexander

Have recently become fascinated with whisky, and have started sampling a few and writing my own tasting notes. Very excited to learn more about this world - my current favourites are Alberta ryes, bourbons and Islay malts. Most interested in sampling more Scotches as well as discovering Japanese whiskys.

Location: Toronto

Favourite whisky(s): These days: Laphroaig, Talisker, Highland Park, Springbank, Ballantine's, Baker's Bourbon, Alberta Premium

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    • Bowmore 10 Year old Tempest - Finally Found A Tempest!

      By talexander on 20th May 20122012-05-20T23:43:00

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      Bowmore's Tempest range is an annual small batch release of 10 year old malt and is non-chill filtered. This particular bottle is Batch No. 3. The packaging says it is like "straight out of a first fill… read more

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    • Compass Box The Peat Monster - Monster In A Box

      By talexander on 20th May 20122012-05-20T00:17:00

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      Compass Box was started in 2000 by ex-Diageo marketing executive John Glaser as a "whiskymaker". Which is an apt descriptor as they are not a distiller - they create blends and vatted malts such as this… read more

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    • Black Bull Deluxe 12 Year Old - Bull In The Heather

      By talexander on 19th May 20122012-05-19T02:25:00

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      I've always wanted to try this blend - reading about the flavour profile, it sounds like something I'd like. And the packaging is very cool! Indeed - I was not disappointed. This Scotch blend, produced… read more

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    • 10 Year Old Blended Malt - Great Festival, Not-So-Great Dram

      By talexander on 15th May 20122012-05-15T02:58:00

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      I just got back last week from the trip of a lifetime - the Speyside Whisky Festival! It was an amazing trip - I've posted on this site my photo diary, if you care to look for it. I picked up a few bo… read more

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    • Sazerac Royal Canadian Small Batch - Export / Import - But Why?

      By talexander on 14th Apr 20122012-04-14T20:42:00

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      As a patriotic Canadian, it often irks me when I think about how some of our industries operate. For example, we will cut down our trees and sell our lumber outside our borders, where it is made into … read more

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