Archive for June, 2009

The “Ah Ha Moment” Theory

In: General

29 Jun 2009

On the way to the last Old SNOTS gathering, I mentioned to the scribe that I was developing a theory and was considering testing it on that night’s gathering.  This elicited fits of giggling (not a pretty sight from a man his age) even before he’d heard what the theory was about or any of [...]

The Next Gathering

In: Events| General

29 Jun 2009

The next gathering of The Old SNOTS (July) will feature whiskies of the Islands and Campbeltown.  Unlike the last gathering that featured whiskies from the Highland region which encompasses about 75% of the country’s distilleries, the whiskies from the islands are a rather small group, but not difficult to find.  Here’s a list to choose [...]

Meeting Minutes – June 2009

In: Minutes

23 Jun 2009

Minutes of the Meeting
of the
Old Scotch Nosing or Tasting Society
(Old SNOTS)
June 19, 2009
 
Members Present:                                                     Single Malts Present:
Don Lustig (host)                                                          Glencadahm 15 yr old
John Becker (V)                                                           AnCnoc 1993
Steve McAllister                                                           Macallan 12 yr old
Brian McAllister                                                           Oban 14 yr old
Jim Dice                                                                       Clynelish 14 yr old
Mo Verling                                                                   BalBlair 16 yr old
Bruce Card [...]

The Old SNOTS June Winning Whisky

In: General

20 Jun 2009

 
Well, The Old SNOTS met last night and while I don’t intend to steal the thunder from the scribe, I will say that the winning whisky was Glenmorangie Lasanta.  The reason I’m jumping the gun a bit is because I was looking at the Glenmorangie website this morning and found that they offer recipes for [...]

How The Old SNOTS Began

In: General

14 Jun 2009

The Old SNOTS came into existence in 2002.  The exact date will forever be lost to the ages, but I still recall to this day the place it was conceived.  It was on the second floor of the Base Operations building at MacDill AFB in the office of the Chief of Current Operations—my old office.   
As [...]

The Case for Islay Whiskies

In: General

10 Jun 2009

Some can’t understand why I prefer the single malt whiskies from Islay and the Islands with their strong phenolic and smoky aroma and taste that many refer to as the aroma and taste of iodine.  After considerable thought I attempted to consult with authorities in the subject, but with little effect.  The conversation went a [...]


About the Old SNOTS

SNOTS = Scotch Nosing Or Tasting Society

A group of men and women from all walks of life and all parts of the globe who, when the situation permits, warrants or demands, succumb to the reverence of Scotland’s most distinctive product—uisghe beatha, water of life, single malt whisky—and firmly of the conviction that “Whisky may not cure the common cold, but it fails more agreeably than most other things.”


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