Author: platypusone

Halloween!

Halloween Carving Party Previous Next Yesterday the boys and I made some Jack’o’Lanterns in preparation for Halloween . One of the kiddos went above and beyond with his pumpkin interpretation of Captain Jack Sparrow. We needed a beard so we cut my hemp bracelet in half to complete the look,…

Croucher & Co Periodical / Suntory Whisky Toki

An unlikely pairing of a Scottish lowland single malt and middle Japan blended whisky yields an interesting voyage into famiiar flavours.  Periodical – Oloroso BarrelNose: Pronounced banana, honey, orange rind, hints of apricot, vanilla, and mixed fruitAge: 14 yearsRegion: Lowlands (Loch Lomand)ABV: 50%Pallate: Spicey vanilla, boiled fruits, watercress, sea saltFinish:…

Four on the floor

Previous Next Tonight I am polishing off 4 bottles of dram. A Clynelish 14 year, a Mortlach Rare Old, a Chivas Regal XV Balmain, and an Arran Barrel Reserve. Mortlach Old Rare – big hat for the cattle.Type: Single MaltAge: No Age Statement Region: Highlands/Speyside (east coast)ABV: 43.4%Pros: All rounder,…

Recent happenings

Went to a free meditation session last night. I found elements of it to be very useful in levelling one’s keel through techniques, affirmations, visualisations, and concepts. The session however had a shrine set up for the woman who developed this meditation. We were also shown a 25 minute video…