I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about Claude on the AI front, and as such have decided to switch to it from my trusty, multi-year ChatGPT subscription. I’ve heard Claude recommendations from many a YouTube user, and even Rick Beato – a man I very much admire –…
The GlenAllachie ‘Spirit of Speyside’ 2025 Online ExpeditionAge: 11 Years OldRegion: SpeysideABV: 60.6%Cask #: 9322Distilled: 23.07.13Bottled: MAR 2025Non Chill FilteredNo Colour AddedMy Rating: 7.5/10 Ah another Xmas has come and gone with the year ticking up another digit. For Xmas this year my Father in Law sourced a bottle of…
Smokey peat oversees a delightful bevy of distant flavors Ledaig 46.3 percent Single Malt Non chill filtered Natural color 10 year Nose: slightly burnt wet timber, salty lemon, beef jerky, pepper, mandarin, peach, over ripe fruit, popcorn Taste: campfire, hint of butterscotch, oats, bitter chocolate, maple syrup, touch of fudge,…
Here we take a look under the hood at some of the interesting dynamics contained within this classic Irish tune… The introduction is set in the key of D, using the following progression: D, G. Em, Bm. The progression degrees are I, IV, II, VI The beginning vocals “I met…
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:…
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,…
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…
It has been a bit. Lot has changed since my last post. New books read, new trips taken and planned. Be posting more about it all soon.
Been really missing home lately. I’ve found myself reliving old times…simple affairs, walking outside to the crisp, dry autumn air in Denton. DIY [projects, gardening, jamming with my mates. Eastside, the Denton square, busking, hanging with my neighbor John, my dogs, firepits, camping, my rock polishing. My family, going to…