#peated single malt

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Pears in Whisky Syrup

When you come home from a holiday, even a short one, to find a glut of beautiful Williams pears scattering the Kitchen Garden where they have fallen, there is no time to waste to make a delicious recipe with them! These Pears in Whisky Syrup are a delicious way to preserve the bounty, which you will brighten a cold Winter day with a taste of sunshine and the delightful smokiness of peated Whisky! Happy Monday!

Ingredients (makes 2 jars; 1 large, 1 medium):

1 3/4 cup caster sugar

 3/4 cup demerara sugar

3 plump vanilla beans, split lengthwise

1 1/2 litre/6 cups water

about 30 just ripe Williams Pears

1/2 cup 10 Years Peated Bowmore Single Malt Whisky

In a large pot of boiling water, boil a 1/-litre/1-quart jar and a 1 1/2-litre/1-½-quart jar, 10 minutes, to sterelise them.

Pour caster sugar and demerara sugar in a large pot. Scrape seeds off the vanilla beans, and add both seeds and pods to the pot. Stir in water, and heat over medium-high heat, stirring often until sugar is completely dissolved. Once it is, increase heat to high, and boil rapidly, about 5 minutes, stirring often.

Meanwhile, halve, peel and core Williams pears. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently add pear halves into the syrup. Cover with the lid, and cook, for about 15 to 20 minutes, until just tender.

Stir in Whisky, and remove from the heat.

Remove jars from the boiling water carefully, and dry.

Carefully spoon pears and their Whisky syrup into sterelised jars, discarding vanilla pods, avoiding any drizzling on the side or rim. Once filled, close tightly and return to the boiling water bath, 20 minutes. Carefully remove from heat and let cool completely.

Once opened, you can keep  Pears in Whisky Syrup 3 weeks to a month in the refrigerator. Serve them warm or cold with yogurt, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream or Whisky Ice Cream…

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Indian Single Malt Whiskey- Crazy Cock’s Craftsmanship at its Finest

Indian single malt whiskey has gained significant attention for its distinct flavors and qualities, and Crazy Cock has been at the forefront of this movement. The artistry behind Indian single malt whiskey is evident in every sip, with flavors that are unique yet familiar. Crazy Cock’s single malt whiskey combines Indian expertise with traditional whiskey-making methods to create a refined, flavorful spirit. The rich textures and smooth finish reflect the care and dedication poured into the creation of this whiskey. Ideal for those who value quality and taste, Crazy Cock’s Indian single malt whiskey is perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed neat or on the rocks, it offers a refreshing new way to appreciate whiskey in India.  Visit Us- https://www.crazycocksinglemalt.com/

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Peat smoke and rum casks!

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Westland 3 Year Solum Edition 1

Review by: DemiTastes I was ridiculously excited to get my hands on this release (and I remain ridiculously excited to see a release at some point which combines elements of Colere, Garryana, and Solum, but I digress). Solum was released in March 2023, but due to a conflict I missed the release party and only ended up buying a bottle of this a few months later, in May, at a event which previewed…

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Happy Hot Toddy Day!

It's Cold Outside ❄️

Today 11th January is Hot Toddy Day. Hot toddy is such a hot favourite that there is a whole day dedicated to celebrating the drink.

Enjoy it!

Posted 11th January 2025

This 10-year-old single malt Scotch whisky has a famously rich and powerful peat-smoke flavour, while the finish leaves you with a warm peppery taste at the back of the mouth. Double-distilled to create a rich, deep character embodying the maritime characteristics of a coastal whisky.

#HotToddyDay #talisker #scotch #singlemalt 🥃

[serpentinesheldonserpentine]

Let us now praise Irish whiskey.

In my forties and fifties my friends and I enjoyed tasting, drinking, and debating the merits of single malt Scots whiskey. There’s only so many arguments over peat vs. heather etc, etc before you start to resemble Patrick Bateman and associates comparing business card stock.

Enter the Irish.

Irish whiskey has been my go-to in my sixties. Yes, you can find degrees of complexity among them, but they all share one fine quality: easy drinking . Plus, Irish whiskey is considerably more affordable than its Scottish counterpart.

You won’t hoard Irish whiskey. It’s for conversation; for sharing. And unless you’re seeing Lauren Bacall, much more acceptable on a date.

The bottle above arrived as a gift not long ago. I’ll probably crack it open at Christmas; I’m taking it easy on my liver these days. If you’re around we’ll share a drink.

[evilasiangenius]

In New York, Crowley went to Minton’s Playhouse, and the club was just as Aziraphale had promised: full of music and dancing and laughter. But there was a nervous edge of fervor to it, as if the dancers somehow knew that this dance or perhaps the next dance could be their last.

Crowley reserved a table by the stage for two and occasionally glanced at the empty seat, as if Aziraphale might suddenly appear beside him, eyes bright with excitement, pointing out all the particulars of the music, the instrumentation choices, the famous musicians.

Crowley did not recognize any of them.

Instead, the demon took a sip of single malt Scotch. It tasted just like it smelled, like rubber and plastic and artificial ink run through a peat bog full of leathery bog mummies.

He glanced at his watch again, wondering if he should leave, but then a singer came on, a very young woman with her hair coiffed into a tidy short style, and she had white flowers in her hair. Her skin was like the ochre bloom where the waters of the White Nile and the Blue Nile met, and the stage lighting left a blush of gleaming sapphire upon her smooth skin.

The flowers weren’t lotuses, but something about the big fragile white blossoms was beguiling and so Crowley stayed.

Someone introduced her and it took a moment for Crowley to realize he hadn’t caught her name. A shame, he thought; he would have to tell Aziraphale about it. Aziraphale would want to know what singers, what musicians Crowley had heard, and with a sinking disappointment Crowley realized he couldn’t even do that simple task for Aziraphale.

He took another sip. It felt like the bog mummies were yelling at him now, complaining that their precious bog water was being used for nasty drinks and so he set the Scotch aside.

The music started, and on the fifth measure, the singer began to sing. He recognized her voice; Aziraphale had played him a record in the spring, a strange song about strange fruit that sparked a long conversation that went on for days and was never really finished.

But that wasn’t the song she sang, though somehow this song seemed familiar to Crowley, and he frowned to himself, trying to place the memory. It took him a minute to realize that this was the same song that Aziraphale had played on his gramophone for him and Crowley blinked, not realizing that there were words to this song but by the time he had realized it, he had missed many of the words.

But no matter how Crowley felt and no matter what he was thinking, and no matter what the world itself was doing, the singer kept singing and the words kept moving on.

x

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The maltman whisky Inchfad 17 y.o.

The Maltman is an independent bottling brand of the Meadowside Blending Company from Scotland, specialising in rare, high-quality single malts and single grains. The brand offers exclusive bottlings for connoisseurs.

The Maltman Inchfad 17 y.o. is a rare single malt whisky distilled at the Loch Lomond Distillery. Matured for 17 years, it offers complex flavours: smoke, peat, tropical fruit and vanilla. Bottled at cask strength without chill-filtration, it shows authentic character. A highlight for whisky enthusiasts!

52.1 % alc./vol. Cask type : Refill Hogshead Distilled : February 2005 Bottled : April 2022 Number of bottles : 284 Single cask bottling Cask number : 162

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Oban Distillers Edition 2021 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This is an interesting one. Slightly flowery, woody, maybe a hint of peat/smoke, dried fruit, not too sweet, no burn. Very nice to sip and enjoy.

Here's the interesting part: I'll admit, it's more complex than what I'm used to, also it "should" be more expensive than what I paid for it. Another "bargain" I spotted via hotukdeals. RRP 95, usual price £85, I paid £45 .

It's very nice, but is it worth £95? probably not. Am I glad I bought it? Yes. It's nice to try something different, especially at a price point way above what I'd pay, but reminds me a little of the Lidl 23yo whisky, i.e. I can enjoy it for what I paid for it, as £45 I think it's great, but I don't think it's 2 or 3 times as "good" as other whiskies I've bought and enjoyed. I'd happily recommend anyone buy it at the reduced price, but couldn't tell anyone to spend £95 on a bottle, but maybe that's just me thinking about cost/value/worth rather than quality?

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My Time At Orange Juice: A Modder's Perspective

Since I had put out a mod for 100% Orange Juice that replaces two of the units with Logan and Haru, I thought I'd go a bit into my though process for them for those that aren't familiar with OJ. Note: by default neither boy has their masks, but they can have them on if you use a specific accessory in the game, so the spritesheet will also not show them. Spoilers, since it dives a bit into their story roles.

I will mention for those unfamiliar, 100% OJ is a dice-based board game with the ability to get into short turn-based battles with other players and generic enemies. This is where the cards and stats come in. You win the game by either getting enough Stars (basically coins) or Wins (from battle) and returning to a Home space five times. All explanations will be an "in general"/normal circumstances. This is since there's a lot of cards and characters that can change the outcome of any given turn.

Under the cut for convenience

Haru:

Originally, Haru was going to replace either the characters Star Breaker or Mimyuu, as they are characters who's Hypers/specials focus on covertly trapping the board/deck with explosives. However, I eventually decided against these for a couple reasons.

Namely, playstyle. Star Breaker is an attack oriented character, who MUST KO enough enemies/players to raise her Wins to actually win the game, she cannot win by Stars. Meanwhile, Mimyuu is incredibly squishy, and swaps out with an almost equally weak character on KO. I didn't feel that Logan and Haru sharing a single unit would do them justice, and Andy didn't feel like an apt replacement for Mimyuu's partner.

Instead, Haru replaces Saki, who is generally more "passive" for playstyle. Her only good stat is evasion, meaning she's simply more likely to avoid getting hit during battle (basically running away). In addition, her Hyper places down a bomb trap that grows more powerful the longer it goes untripped. Unlike the other two, all players are aware of the presence of the trap (not necessarily what the trap is, unless under a specific circumstance), which seems pretty in line with Haru's nature. (Star Breaker's bombs are invisible to all players except the one who set them, and Mimyuu's are hidden randomly in the deck until they are drawn. So you know WHAT their trap is, but no idea where/when they'll be tripped, rather than Saki who you can attempt to avoid).

Meanwhile, for Haru's "animations"/sprites, I tried to reference as much as possible from the game. His neutral is obviously taken from his character portrait, and this is why a Bomble-dee and the matryoshka-like hand grenade are present for Attack and Win. Interestingly, even his Win and Lose sprites are references to the game.

In Multiplayer, Haru does not leave town, rather he "joins" town as a permanent resident, allowing you to befriend and even spar him. A weird quirk of this is that his battle animations are all from his boss fight, but as he was never intended to be sparred with, his Win and Lose animations are actually borrowed from Nia. (Even weirder, his voice clips are taken from Ernest, but that's unrelated).

Logan:

Logan also was going to be a different character entirely named Peat. His playstyle is very battle heavy, and his Hyper makes him more powerful in battle depending on how many cards he has in his hand (aka ammo/an aresenal). I went against that idea as Peat is actually very squishy and it's easy to KO him in one hit, and I wanted Logan to feel like the brick wall of a man he's built like.

Instead, Logan replaces Malt, namely for his passive. He cannot challenge anyone to battle on the field. Rather he has to be hunted down and challenged, meaning he's always on the defensive in normal circumstances. Even with is own Hyper he is never on offense. I felt this was the best way to reference how you deal with him in Sandrock. In addition, he's worth 3 Wins rather than the standard 2 of other player characters, in fact that's as many wins as a Boss KO. Basically he has a higher "bounty" compared to every other character in the game.

The part of his passive where he can put down traps also works fairly well to his character. Yes, he puts down a trap, but if it's a Battle card, the card effects him as well, making the playing field fairly level, instead of making it one sided. He's looking for as fair a fight he can get.

Finally, the Hyper works out very well, as Encounters are always against low-power (relatively) monsters, and he forces his enemies to step on his traps. He literally turns himself into the board's nightmare scenario. He becomes the enemy you're forced to deal with.

His stats also lend very well to how Logan actually is in game. He's fairly strong, and very well able to hold his own both offensively and defensively, but is also able to run away if he needs to.

Obviously the card art for his Hyper is to reference why he "went bandit"/why he makes himself the enemy.

Now, his sprites don't have quite as many overt references like Haru's does, but he also lends himself to being much more dynamic since we get more of his personality. Again, his Neutral is just a reference to his character portrait, while his Attack and Roll are simply to show off both his gun and dagger that he uses throughout the game.

I specifically made his KO sprite what it is since his lose animation for sparring isn't really anything interesting, especially not for a static sprite, since he just stares down at the ground. There's plenty of OJ sprites that are simple like that in game, but I thought it would be fun for Rambo to show up. That, and this is a "casual game of dice" we're playing, Logan could chill out.

I hope you enjoyed my explanation. I've considered updating the mod with more characters, like Owen, since there's a few other units in the game that would fit the "playstyle"/personality of certain Sandrockers, but haven't decided.

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Fercullen Single Malt Irish Whisky.

I would withhold detailed comment as I enjoyed conversation. Briny and salty peat flavor.

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Whisky Plums

These Whisky Plums make a deliciously seasonal dessert, a delightful way to cook your harvest if, like me, you're lucky to have a Damson Plum Tree in your garden! Happy Saturday!

Ingredients (serves 1):

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

half a dozen just ripe Damson plums, rinsed

2 tablespoons 10 Years Peated Bowmore Single Malt Whisky

2 teaspoons caster sugar

In a small frying pan over a high flame, melt butter.

Halve and pit Damson plums.

Once the butter is just foaming, add the plum halves. Sauté, coating in butter, 3 to 4 minutes, until softened and just browned.

Deglaze with Whisky, and immediately turn the heat to medium.

Sprinkle with caster sugar, and cook, a couple of minutes more, until sugar dissolves and the sauce just thickens.

Enjoy Whisky Plums hot, as they are, or on top of thick yoghurt or Whisky Ice Cream!

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Single Malt Whiskey India- Crafting Excellence with Crazy Cock

The demand for single malt whiskey has steadily increased in India as whisky enthusiasts seek refined, crafted spirits. Crazy Cock’s single malt whiskey offers an exceptional blend of rich flavors and a smooth finish, perfect for those who appreciate a classic drink. Made with the finest ingredients and aged to perfection, it reflects the artistry and dedication of the distillers. Whether you are new to the world of whiskey or a seasoned connoisseur, Crazy Cock’s single malt whiskey India brings the right balance of flavors. This unique spirit stands out for its ability to capture the essence of Indian culture, blending modern techniques with time-honored traditions. It’s a great choice for those who prefer something different and enjoy savoring every sip.  Visit Us- https://www.crazycocksinglemalt.com/ 

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💋 On account of the festive shirt his pal was wearing - Kiss an Irishman for luck indeed - Ron passed across the bar with his usual couple'a fingers of top shelf reserve one of those little American wrapped chocolates he'd learned of lately from Miss Beth. Kisses, they were, or so she'd told him. "Would'a been a Flake, mate" he said jovially, nodding to the shirt and it's request. "Bu' y'did ask."

Kiss Me, I'm Irish || -

The only flake Riley's aware of is ~in fact~ his sister, though maybe he should call her granola instead, because she's a little nuts too. He's pretty sure Ron would know nothing about that. Except for the row they got into for reasons he's not to proud to recall, he doesn't really talk about his sister. As if somehow just thinking about her will summon her to his side and then he's playing the how-many-guys-is-he-gonna-have-to-wreck game. But in the fraction of a second it takes for that to go through his mind, the joke falls into place when he sees the silver foil. Earns Ron an unfiltered chuckle, that does, and the picks up the single malt first. Lifts it up and breathes in the warmth, honey-like and seductive, the bite of peat smoke on the back of his tongue. That chuckle turns into a smile. Ron's hand being stopped on the bar by one of Riley's own. "S' cute, but you know that ain't how this shit works. We're gonna do it proper-like." And maybe there's a bit more whiskey on his breath than anyone might be comfortable with. His other hand comes up and coils long blunt fingers around the back of Ron's neck, and perching himself against the brass rail and bartop so the length of his torso so Ron doesn't have to strain himself. It's a loud smacking sound as he plants a kiss square on the pub owner's lips. Then he pulls back and smiles. "Slainte!"

[thatiswhy]

egg: yes please

steak: chicken

milk: lactose free

alcohol: single malt, double peat

warm drink: not in this weather, love

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LAPHROAIG HONOURS IAN HUNTER IN NEW SERIES 📘🥃

One of the most richly flavoured of all Scotch

In the whisky industry, it's important to enter the market with innovative production techniques to create unique flavour profiles that appeal to a younger demographic. The use of different cask finishes demonstrates how innovation can be a strong advantage in the competitive whisky landscape.

Laphroaig Distillery honoured the legacy of one of its former owners with The Ian Hunter Series, a ‘rare and collectable’ range of whiskies. The Ian Hunter Series is a 30-year-old single malt matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels, which is titled ‘Unique Character’ to reflect Hunter’s decision to introduce American oak casks to Laphroaig’s maturation regime.

The fifth and final instalment in this iconic series is a 34-year-old single malt whisky with intriguing flavours of classic Laphroaig peat combined with accents of fruity blueberry, sweet, and rich butterscotch. This combination of classic and modern flavours showcases the evolving vision and individuality that Ian Hunter had in mind for Laphroaig whisky, making it certainly a legacy of spirit that will endure. Whiskies released as part of The Ian Hunter Series are presented in a ‘collectable’ hardback book.

The Laphroaig distillery was established in 1815 by Donald and Alexander Johnston. The Johnstons who founded Laphroaig were from the Clan Donald and are likely to be from the MacIain of Ardnamurchan branch of the clan.

Ian Hunter was a distant relative of the brothers who founded Laphroaig in 1815 and He took over the operation of the distillery in 1908. During his ownership Hunter launched Laphroaig as a single malt, began distribution in the US, and increased output by building two additional stills.

Hunter passed to Bessie all of Laphroaig’s secrets over the years. This included the idea of maturing Laphroaig’s spirit in ex-Bourbon barrels.

Today, it's clear to see the impact of Ian Hunter at the Laphroaig Distillery through the practices and innovations that are still followed. Ian is credited as the pioneer and innovator of this incredible whisky. Without him, the Laphroaig we know today would not exist.

He ran the business until his death in 1954, leaving the distillery and operating company in the hands of his secretary, Bessie Williamson.

Bessie Williamson, Laphroaig - First lady of Laphroaig. Bessie proved Scotch was not just a man’s world. She became a distillery owner in 1954 after Ian Hunter’s passing and was a pioneer of women in whisky.

The distillery has also released The Bessie Williamson Story, a 25-year-old Laphroaig, into global travel retail in honour of another manager and the only woman to own and run a Scottish distillery in the 20th century.

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#Whisky #Laphroaig #Book5 #singlemalt #peat #IanHunter #newseries #BessieWilliamson

Posted 15th September 2024