The “War of the Peat” is on! Earlier this month, the first of thirteen high-percentage invaders has left the womb of the Whic mothership. His mission: To show the dramming community the uncommon, extreme and somewhat offbeat side of smoky whisky. (more…)
Mosgaard Whisky from Denmark: Open Tasting at Getränke-Paradies Wolf (Tasting)
In 2015, Jes Mosgaard quit his job as an engineer and turned his hobby – brewing and distilling – into a profession. In his own production site, Mosgaard Distillery, he began to create exactly the kind of spirit that he himself enjoyed best: a fruity, sweet and soft distillate (more…)
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society – All SMWS Bottle Codes (Info)
Ever since I joined them in December 2017, I have been an active member and a big fan of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society! Still, I gotta confess that I know less than a dozen if their bottle codes by heart. If you are in a similar situation, this comprehensive SMWS bottle code overview (more…)
Mars Whisky from Japan: Open Tasting at Weinquelle Lühmann in Hamburg (Tasting)
Hats off to Kirsch Whisky! Their North-German tasting tour for Mars Whisky – a Japanese brand they distribute here in Germany – was a lot more than just another promo event. Following up on the Whisky Live exhibition in Paris, Kirsch’s very own Andre Haberecht hit the road (more…)
BarleyMania Birthday Bash ’19: My 3rd big Whisky Raffle (Give-Away)
Yeah, yeah, yeah! It is Barleyversary time again! For me, this means that I have now three full years of whisk(e)y blogging on my rap sheet. For you, this means another chance to win amazing bottles! In good ol’ BarleyMania tradition, the latter got sponsored by some of my dearest friends (more…)
Fary Lochan’s “Dramlet”: The first Danish whisky to be bottled by The SMWS (Interview)
So far, one of my absolute whisky highlights of the year is “Dramlet: the Dark Prince of Denmark!” by Fary Lochan and The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. From the flavor profile and the maturation details to the back story and the symbolical value (more…)
3 Maritime Malts by Douglas Laing – Talisker, Orkney & Caol Ila (Review Flight)
“I traced the shorelines through a thousand histories / To remind me an island is my home / An island is my home…” – These beautiful words from Frank Turner’s song “Rivers” are not only true for the people living in Great Britain, but also for the distilleries located on the Scottish isles. (more…)
“Be your own crafter” by Bushmills Whiskey and Nord Coast Coffee (News)
As an appreciator of fine coffee and good whiskey, I would have loved to attend the Bushmills X Nord Coast masterclass in Hamburg on October 26. Unfortunately, I could not make it there for personal reasons. Since the event sounded like a ton of fun (more…)
Whic’s whisky invasion has begun: “The War of the Peat” is on! (News)
Fary Lochan 6yo “141.1 – Dramlet: the Dark Prince of Denmark!” by SMWS (Review)
“To be or not to be?” – In case of “Dramlet: the Dark Prince of Denmark!” there is but one reply to the great playwright William Shakespeare’s existential question. And that is “To be!” on all levels. To be the first Danish whisky in the portfolio of the renowned Scotch Malt Whisky Society. (more…)









