Interview With Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie & Ardbeg
Oct26

Interview With Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie & Ardbeg

Dr. Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks at Glenmorangie & Ardbeg kindly agreed to answer a few questions from this still whisky novice. My love affair with the dark spirits began when I joined a southern gentleman in a dram. The southern gentleman is long gone but my enjoyment of whiskies and bourbons continues. The more I taste the more I become curious about the creation of fine whiskies...

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WoW = Whiskies of the World
Nov14

WoW = Whiskies of the World

WoW ~ Whiskies & Cigars & Chocolates Oh My! It must be Whiskies of the World. I’ve been looking forward to the night Whiskies of the World would make it’s way back to Atlanta and on November 4th Director Douglas Smith opened the doors again. Proceeds from the event benefited the North Atlanta Rotary Foundation. Thank you Whiskies of the World for the VIP media pass. My entree to the event was complementary and...

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ASW™ – Licensed Whiskey Bootlegger Distillery
Oct31

ASW™ – Licensed Whiskey Bootlegger Distillery

ASW™ (American Spirit Whiskey) Distillery’s Jim Chasteen’s business card reads “Founder & Licensed Bootlegger.” Not only is it a pretty cool title but it gives us a peek into the culture of  the Atlanta craft spirits distillery. Jim and his partner Charlie Thompson do take their business seriously. The motto they live and brew by is Crafted with Character. However, there is also a sense of fun. The first...

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Whiskey Tasting at Bellina Alimentari
Oct03

Whiskey Tasting at Bellina Alimentari

Walk into Bellina Alimentari and you quickly get why its motto is La Vita è Bontà” or “food as a way of life.” Even strolling through Atlanta’s Ponce City Market the street or mall view into Bellina Alimentari is a feast of prepared foods, cheeses and imported food items like olive oil and pasta. However, initial looks can be deceiving. Behind the fabulous food counter is a restaurant+bar+cooking school. Really! But I was not at...

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