The global salon · 10 posts
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Meetup · Mumbai
Mumbai Malt Monsoon NightWe’re hosting a quiet evening of six drams in Bandra. Bring a bottle you love to share — and a story about why. Non-commercial, no sales; just friend…
14 NOV
Meetup · Edinburgh
Edinburgh Islay NightA tasting of three Islay drams and a Highball. We meet at the Cadenhead's shop at 7 pm. Bring curiosity.
21 NOV
Meetup · Tokyo
Tokyo Highball CrawlFour bars in two hours — whisky highballs only. We’ll compare ice, glass and soda. Join us in Shinjuku.
05 DEC
Meetup · Louisville
Louisville Barrel TastingA private visit to a barrel warehouse in Louisville followed by sandwiches. Space for eight members.
12 DEC
Travel diary · Oaxaca
Three days among the palenquesWe left Oaxaca before sunrise and arrived at a small palenque in Santiago Matatlán just as the roasting pit was uncovered. The smell — sweet agave an…
Travel diary · Islay
Islay in May: wet, windy, wonderfulThe ferry was rocking. The Fèis Ìle festival was in full swing, and every distillery had a queue. My best advice: book early, and go to Bunnahabhain…
Tasting log · Lisbon
A Sunday with three cognacsPoured Rémy 1738, Pierre Ferrand 1840 and Hine Rare VSOP side by side. The 1840 was brightest, the 1738 plushest, and the Hine had that wonderful bri…
Review · Louisville
Four Roses Single Barrel — why I keep a bottle on the barIt’s priced fairly, tastes bigger than its price and makes a stunning Old Fashioned. Anyone starting out in bourbon should begin here.
Bottle trade · Tokyo
Looking for: Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt (Japan only)Offering a trade for a bottle I can’t find in Japan. Non-commercial swap only; both parties cover their own shipping and comply with their local laws…
Wishlist · Mumbai
My 2027 wishlist1) Springbank 15
2) Lagavulin 16
3) a bottle of Mount Gay XO from Barbados
4) one perfect mezcal. If you can recommend a source in India, tell me in…