Single Malt

The Malt Whisky File - John Lamond & Robin Tucek

Complete Guide To Single Malt Scotch - 5th Edition  - Michael Jackson

Whisky Classified - David Wishart

Whiskey Bible - 2006, 2007, or 2008 editions - Jim Murray

The Whiskey Companion - Helen Arthur

Instant Expert's Guide to Single Malt Scotch - Kevin Erskine

Malt Whisky - Charles MacLean

Scotland and it's Whiskies - Michael Jackson

Whiskey - Michael  Jackson

Whisky Kitchen - 100 Ways With Whisky and Food - Sheila McConachie & Graham Harvey

Suggested Reading List

...and as we do, below is the full list of malts in the collection. There are also some suggested reading material to get you up to speed or further your knowledge on single malts.

The TST Single Malt List

Here is a complete list of what is in “The Closet”.

Alphabetical List: thecloset.pdf

Another dram is being poured....

Pick of the month!

Pick of the month archives

Terms

abv: Alcohol By Volume

ncf: Non-Chill Filtered

ncs: Natural Cask Strength

nas: No age statement

May 2013 Pick!

Laphroaig 1989 Old & Rare 21yr 55.8% abv

Islay


If you can find a bottle, grab it!

Nose: Dark cocoa, leathery, dried fruit, peat, briny


Palate: Dry with peat and somewhat nutty up front, citrus and spice following along nicely with some late stewed fruits with a spicy edge


Finish: Long, dry, and briny, late warming spice


Comment: Not your typical Laphroaig - and one you’ll not find again