Tasting Notes: Kilchoman Range

In October, Kilchoman held a 10-Year Anniversary celebration. Offering nearly the entire range of expressions, it was a lot to take in. Luckily, Thomas Fauchez takes great notes.  Kilchoman new spirit 70% ABV: Nose: Strong ash, peat and citrus fruits Palate: Deeply fruity and sweety but less peated than the nose Final: Very long, obviously…

Johnnie Walker Green Label

Sometimes, drinking whisky isn’t just about the whisky. This was reiterated recently with the latest Johnnie Walker advertisement. The spot speaks for itself. This is the first time I’ve ever wept after watching someone sell me whisky. Caption: I only hope that you enjoy Green or Blue Label when I pass, my dear brothers. The…

Ardbeg Perpetuum and Booze in Space

Who better to send to an event that discusses the processes of whisky maturation in micro-gravity than Thomas Fauchez. Thomas is a french PhD physicist working at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. He is a non-professional Scotch whisky fan since 2010 and a member of the “Clan des grands malt,” the second biggest whisky club in France with several hundreds…