The Single Malt Society

Secrets from the "Little Dark Hill"

The Gaelic word for "little dark hill" is "tamdhu." Be assured though that unlike its name, Tamdhu Single Malt Scotch is a big, pleasant surprise. It is a 10 year old, so it may seem a bit lively for some, but it is packed with biscuity toffee backed by undertones of fruit, spice, and a distant hint of smoke. It has a long finish, but is not sweet. Tamdhu is close to the ideal everyday scotch, very well suited as an aperitif or a cigar dram. Far better than most blends, it offers the best of both- Single Malt flavors at blended prices. Recently, our local liquor store had a 15% discount weekend. I purchased a bottle for $17 USD- a true "steal."

The New Aberlour 12

Aberlour has always been a favorite of mine because it has a great balance between flavor and cost. Aberlour 10 is a great all-around scotch, and the 15 year is excellent, especially given the price.

Their new entry, the 12 year Sherry Matured, is outstanding. It has a sweet, nutty aroma with a distinct young sherry nose. It is soft and smooth, with a mouth-filling roundness that makes it well suited for dessert or with a fine cigar. The finish is slightly hot, but not painfully so, with a dry afterglow that balances the early sweetness.

I purchased this scotch at a local liquor store for $32 USD, so it is an excellent value as well.

Aberlour Single Malt Scotch Whisky

I Am a Bad Person

Dear Single Malt Society friends,

I have been very bad, ignoring my duties as CSD (Chief Scotch Drinker) of this Blogging Conglomerate. In fact, I ask for your forgiveness because I have reduced myself to drinker......beer.

Please do not judge me harshly. The weather is turning cool now, so I can resume my Scotch drinking without fear of severe engine overheating.

Thanks for all of you who waited patiently for the past...3 months...waiting for me to write something.

PS: Thanks to Joe for reminding me that this is a good thing, and thanks to those of you who sent in comments!

Big K.