I became a fan of Glasgow-based coffee roastery Ovenbird about a year ago. When I found out that they had beans matured in Laphroaig barrels on offer, I had to order these! I enjoyed them so much that I kept placing regular orders in Ovenbird’s online shop (more…)
Coffee
Hedekaffe Whisky Coffee Beans made with Stauning Kaos (Review)
“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…)
Ovenbird Coffee aged for 10 Weeks in Whisky Barrels from Laphroaig (Review)
I had cast an eye on the Laphroaig expression of Ovenbird’s “Whisky Coffee Collection” for quite some time. The idea und story behind it sounded super-intriguing to me. However, there was one hurdle to take: as I am based in Germany, I had to purchase it from abroad. (more…)
“Salt – Sugar – Smoke” Tasting by The Whisky Jack (Events)
“I’m sorry, guys. But when you buy a bottle like this and keep it to yourself rather than share it with your friends, you’re a loser”, said The Whisky Jack’s Gearoid O’Callaghan last Thursday, when he popped the cork off the Octomore 08.1 (more…)