The smell! We had just entered the barrel room where 40 Creek sits and mellows. The place was infused with what they refer to as the angel’s share, the scant bit of every barrel that evaporates during aging. Instead of the tight, high smell of alcohol the air hung with the rich, warm notes that [...]

Here’s the shot that started it all. It was my second scotch tasting at the Waterloo Men’s Club. Matt Howell was on hand with a diverse selection for our enjoyment and I had just tweeted the photo. @scotchneat – needed details immediately. Next thing I know we’re pulling the venue, acquiring food, throwing up a [...]

For me Scotch invokes the image of a tweedy gadabout nestled in a burnished leather wingback, framed by an expansive collection of first edition hardcovers with a cigar smouldering in an ashtray. That is to say it’s always struck me as a drink of refinement and privilege. Those aren’t exactly adjectives I normally associate with. [...]