Scotch Tasting Journeys Pictures

Mar 28 ‘25 Dallas Freemason hosted by Alla Grotto Scotch Whisky Tasting Event in Garland, Texas. 


17 attended & 12 tasted 


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Jan 22 & 23 ‘25 Financial Service Company Virtual “Robert Burns Night” Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients.



Over 100 attended in the United States, Canada and Scotland over the two nights.



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Nov 18 & 19 ‘24- Finished my 24th year as a visiting instructor teaching students Scotch whisky at University of North Texas Survey of Beverage Alcohol class, 3 classes this semester. 



Over 150 students attended the 3 classes


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Nov 09 ‘24 Nathan L. Scotch Tasting Event with his friends & colleagues in Hot Springs, Arkansas. 


15 attended 


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Nov 01 ‘24 Dallas Freemason hosted by Alla Grotto Scotch Whisky Tasting Event. Dallas, Texas. 


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October 12 ‘24 John C. Annual  Scotch Tasting Event with his friends and colleagues in Argyle, Texas. 



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May 04 ‘24 Celtic Festival Single Malt Scotch Tasting Event with the attendees in Decatur, Texas.


100+ attended 


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Apr 24 & 25 ‘24 24th year as a visiting instructor teaching students Scotch whisky at University of North Texas Survey of Beverage Alcohol class, 3 classes this semester. 


Over 125 students attended the 3 classes


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Feb 23 ‘24 Speaking of Grapes and Grains Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Event in Frisco, Texas. 


13 attended 


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Jan 24 & 25 ‘24 Financial Service Company Virtual “Robert Burns Night” Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients.


Over 165 attended in the United States, Canada and Scotland over the two nights.


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Jan 15 ‘24 Game Ranch Lodge Single Malt Scotch Tasting Event with in Boerne, Texas.


10 attendees 


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Nov 06 & 07 ‘23 University of North Texas Scotch Whisky class in their Survey of Beverage Alcohol Class. My 23rd year stepping in for the professor as a visiting instructor. 



Over 100 students attended the 3 classes, 2 in Denton and 1 at their new campus in Frisco. 



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Jun 16 ‘23 Houston area HOA, Scotch Whisky Tasting Event & Cigars with their homeowners in Richmond, Texas. 


35 RSVP’s


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Feb 04 ‘23 Private group Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their friends and colleagues in Frisco, Texas. 


26 attended & 21 tasted 


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Jan 25 & 26 ‘23 Financial Services Company “Robert Burns Night” Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients and colleagues. During the 2 night event over 160 attended in the United States, Canada, England and Scotland. 


Over 160 Attended


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Dec 17 ‘22 Puros the Club Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their members.


10 RSVP’s attended


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Nov 29 ‘22 East Coast Technology Services Company Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients. 


18 attended 


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Nov 16 ‘22 University of North Texas- Survey of Beverage Alcohol Class. 

Scotch Whisky presentation. Visiting instructor since 2000. 


40+ attended


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Oct 06 ‘22 Financial Services Company Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients and colleagues at The Langham, Boston, Massachusetts. 


15+ attended and 12 tasted 


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Oct 05 ‘22 Financial Services Company Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients and colleagues at Four Seasons Chicago, Illinois.


25+ attended 




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Oct 04 ‘22 Financial Services Company Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients and colleagues  at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, Missouri.


19 attended


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Sep 24 ‘22 Silicon Valley Scotch event.  “Dad's Scotch Tasting Event and Charity Poker Tournament” in Los Altos, California. 


26 attended & 22 tasted 


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Sep 22 ‘22 Multiple Financial Services Companies- Scotch Whisky and American Whiskey Tasting Event with their clients at The Cowboys Club, Frisco, Texas.


55 attended


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Sep 13 ‘22 Internet Services Technology Company Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients. 


21 attended


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Sep 12 ‘22 Financial Services Company Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients and colleagues  at Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg, Virginia.


120 attended & over 60 tasted


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Aug 25 ‘22 Accounting Firm Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their colleagues in Dallas, Texas. Charitable event. 


20 attended 

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Aug 19 Southeast Houston area HOA Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their homeowners in Sugarland, Texas. 


40 Attended


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Aug 12 Telecommunications Sector Hybrid- Live & Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their colleagues in Rockwall, Texas. Event # 22 with this group through the years. 


11 attended 


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July 15 '22 Veranda HOA, Richmond, Texas Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Event & Cigars with their homeowners. 


27 attended 


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Feb 24 ‘22 The Gents Place Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their members in Austin, Texas. 


30+ RSVP’s 


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Feb 17 ‘22 Internet Services Company Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients. 


28 attended

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Jan 25, 26 & 27 ‘22 Financial Services Company Virtual “Robert Burns Night” Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients.



145 attended in the United States, Scotland and Canada over 3 nights 

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Jan 25, '22 Technology Company Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their team. 


80 attended

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Jan 13 ‘22 The Gents Place, San Antonio Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their members. 


30+ attended & tasted

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Nov 16, 17 & 18 ‘21 Internet Services Technology Company Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients.


122 attended over three nights 


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Nov 13 ‘21 The Gents Place Frisco, Texas Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their Franchise Owners & customers. Grand opening celebration of their flagship location! 



75+ attended & over 40 tasted ï»¿

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Oct 21 ’21 Financial Services Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients.


15+ attended ï»¿

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Masonic Lodge Scotch Whisky Tasting Event in North, Texas. 


35 attended


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Sep 24 ‘21 East, Texas CC- Pea Picker Member/Guest Scotch Whisky and American Whiskey Tasting Event during their Calcutta evening. 


100+ attended & 30+ tasted


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Scotch Whisky:


1- Copper Dog “Speyside” Blended Malt. First created in the The Craigellachie Hotel in Speyside, Est 1893- 80 proof. Imported by Diageo, Norwalk, Connecticut. 


2- Glen Moray 12 year. Est. 1897- Speyside, 80 proof. “We make our whisky with heritage.” Glen Moray is Gaelic for Glen Sea Settlement and was once a brewery. 

Located in Elgin, Northern Speyside. 


3- Glenfiddich 14 year. Est. 1887- Speyside, 86 proof. Glenfiddich is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer". Their first distillate ran Christmas Day 1887. The distillery sits beside Balvenie. Both are owned by Wm Grant & Sons. 

Located in Dufftown, Speyside. 


4- Glen Scotia 18 year. Est. 1832- Campbeltown 92 proof. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the Valley of the Scots and one of Scotland's smallest distilleries. 

Located in Campeltown on the Mull of Kintyre. 


American Whiskey:


1- Yellow Rose American Whiskey. Est. 2010, 80 proof. “As Houston’s first legal whiskey distillery, Yellow Rose specializes in handmade, blended and bottled premium whiskey”.

Yellow Rose Distilling, LLC., Houston, Texas.


2- Maker's Mark “Limited Release” Bourbon” Whisky. Est. 1953, 101 proof. They pay homage to their Scottish roots by not using the "e". Distilled and Bottled by Maker's Mark Distillery Inc., Star Hill Farm, Loretto, Kentucky. 


3- Milam & Greene  “Triple Cask” “Two Tennessee & One Texas” Bourbon Whiskey. Est. 2017, 94 proof. Distilled in Tennessee and Texas. Bottled by Provision Spirits LLC, Blanco, Texas.   


4- Russell's Reserve 6 year Rye Whiskey, 90 proof. The Distillery was Founded on Wild Turkey Hill by the Ripy Brothers in 1869. Distilled and Bottled by Wild Turkey Distillery, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. 



Aug 7 '21 J. Carter’s 3rd Annual Scotch Tasting Event with his friends in Argyle, Texas. 


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Aug 6 '21 Western Houston, Texas HOA Scotch Whisky & Cigars with their homeowners.


30 attended


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Jul 23 ‘21 Austin Scotch Lovers Scotch Whisky Hybrid- Live & Virtual Tasting Event with their members in Georgetown, TX. 



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June 18 ‘21 Bobby A. Annual Scotch Tasting Event with his friends and colleagues. 


 18 attended 

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May 14 ‘21 Telecommunications event # 21; Single Malts of the World “Hybrid” Tasting Event - Live and Virtual! 



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Apr 16 ‘21 Veranda HOA, Richmond, Texas Single Malt Scotch Whisky & Cigars with their homeowners. 


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Mar 19 ‘21 Telecommunication’s Industry Virtual Scotch Whisky tasting event. 


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Financial Services Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients

Feb 11 - 2 events

Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 04 


125+ attended - United States, Canada and Scotland firm and clients participated. 



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Jan 25 ‘21 Financial Services Virtual “Robert Burns Night” Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients.


40+ attended including Edinburgh & Winnipeg 



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Jan 13 ‘21 Ft. Worth, TX Private Club Scotch dinner. 


41 Attended 


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Dec 09 ‘20 Financial Services Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients.



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100% Single Malt Scotch Whiskies:


1- Speyburn 10 year. Est. 1897- Speyside, 86 proof. Speyburn is Gaelic for "Granty Burn", a Tributary to The River Spey.     

Located in Speyside just outside of Rothes. 


2- Glenmorangie 10 year. Est. 1843- Highlands- Northern, 86 proof. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility". Glenmorangie was first a brewery; first set of stills were purchased at a scrap yard which were previously used to distill Gin. Their stills are 16' 10 1/4"; the tallest stills in Scotland. 

Located in the Northern Highlands; North of Inverness in Tain. 


3- Tomintoul 16 year. Est. 1964- Speyside, 80 proof. Tomintoul is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

Located in Speyside near Ballindalloch. 


4- Glenkinchie 20 year- distilled in 1990. Est. 1837- Lowlands, 110.2 proof. “Kinchie” is derived from “de Quincey” the original owners of the land and known as “The Edinburgh” Malt. Also the base Whisky in Pinch and Haig & Haig. 

Located in the Lowlands just east of Edinburgh.


5- Glengoyne 18 year. Est. 1833- Highlands- Southern, 86 proof. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".     

Located in Dumgoyne north of Loch

Lomond in the Southern Highlands. 


6- Glendronach 18 year. Est 1826, 92 proof. Glendronach is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Brambles"- Blackberries.

Located in the Eastern Highlands just outside of Forgue near Huntly. 


7- Glen Scotia 15 year. Est. 1832- Campbeltown, 92 proof. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the “Valley of the Scots”and one of Scotland's smallest distilleries. 

Located in Campeltown on the Mull of Kintyre.


8- Ardbeg 10 year. Est. 1815- Isle of Islay- South Shore, 92 proof. Ardbeg is Gaelic for "Little Height or Small Headland". 

Located on Islay's South Shore.


Dec 03 ‘20 Financial Services Virtual Gin & Scotch Whisky tasting event with their clients.


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Gin:


1- The Botanist “22 Island Botanicals”, 92 proof. Distilled at Bruichladdich Distillery, Western Islay.


2- The Gin Factory “Rosemary Gin”  Est. 1992, 87.6 proof. The use of Rosemary in the distillation process produces a fragrant & aromatic flavour adding depth to the Juniper Berries. Quality Spirits International, Glasgow, Scotland. 


3- NB “Navy Strength” 114 proof. NB Distillery, North Berwick, Lowlands. 


4- Coopers “Barrel Aged” “American Style” Gin- aged in American oak and Hungarian oak barrels. Est. 1999, 85 proof. Made with Juniper Berries, from Northern Vermont, Coriander, Angelica Root, Cassia, Orange Peel and Cardamom Pods. Vermont Spirits, Quechee, Vermont. 


Single Malts:


1- Glenmorangie 10 year. Est. 1843- Highlands- Northern, 86 proof. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility". Glenmorangie was first a brewery; first set of stills were purchased at a scrap yard which were previously used to distill Gin. Their stills are 16' 10 1/4"; the tallest stills in Scotland. 

Located in the Northern Highlands; North of Inverness in Tain. 


2- Tomintoul 16 year. Est. 1964- Speyside, 80 proof. Tomintoul is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

Located in Speyside near Ballindalloch. 


3- Glendronach 18 year. Est 1826, 92 proof. Glendronach is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Brambles"- Blackberries.

Located in the Eastern Highlands just outside of Forgue near Huntly. 


4- Ardbeg 10 year. Est. 1815- Isle of Islay- South Shore, 92 proof. Ardbeg is Gaelic for "Little Height or Small Headland". 

Located on Islay's South Shore.



Nov 20 ‘20 HOA McKinney, Texas Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their HOA homeowners. 


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Nov 19 ‘20 Financial Services Virtual Scotch Whisky Tasting Event with their clients.


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0- Glengarry “Highland Blended”. Recently launched this year in the United States. Glengarry’s name is from the traditional Scottish bonnet worn for centuries. Loch Lomond Distillery in the Southern Highlands. 

Located in Alexandria, Southern Highlands. 


Cocktail to start:

1 ounce of Glengarry 

Splash of sweet vermouth 

Dash of bitters 

Cherries 

Stir over ice, then strain into a chilled glass, you can serve straight up or pour into a rocks glass filled with ice- your choice.


1- Deveron 12 year. Est. 1962- Highlands- Eastern, 80 proof. Macduff is the name of the distillery and Deveron comes from the Deveron river.

Located in Macduff in the Eastern Highlands.


2- Glen Grant 15 year. Est. 1840-Speyside, 100p. Glen Grant is named for the Grant brothers- James & John who founded the distillery.   

Located in Rothes, Speyside. 


3- Loch Lomond 18 year. Est.1814- Southern Highlands, 92 proof. Loch Lomond's name is from one of Scotland's most famous Loch's. Located in Alexandria, Southern Highlands.


4- Glenmorangie “A Tale of Cake Limited Edition”, “Tokaji Dessert Wine Cask Finish”.  Est. 1843- Highlands- Northern, 92 proof. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".

Located in the Northern Highlands; North of Inverness in Tain.


5- Glenfiddich “Winter Storm”, “Ice Wine Cask Finish” 21 year. Experimental Series 03. Est. 1887- Speyside, 86 proof. Glenfiddich is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".

and sits beside Balvenie. Both are owned by Wm Grant & Sons. 

Located in Dufftown, Speyside. 


6- Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel". Est. 1892- Speyside 95.6 proof. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm" and sits beside Glenfiddich. Both are owned by Wm Grant & Sons. 

Located in Dufftown, Speyside. 

 

7- Glen Scotia 15 year. Est. 1832- Campbeltown, 92 proof. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the “Valley of the Scots”and one of Scotland's smallest distilleries.

Located in Campeltown on the Mull of Kintyre.


8- Octomore 5 year 10.1. by Bruichladdich. Est. 1881- Islay- Western, 119.6 proof. Bruichladdich is Gaelic for "Bank of the Shore" or "Stoney Shore Bank" 

Located in Bruichladdich, Western Islay.


Oct 24 ‘20 I was the presenter at the socially distanced Compass Box Scotch dinner at Apollonias Italian Kitchen in Richardson, Texas. 


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Aug 06 ‘20 Financial Services Virtual Scotch whisky tasting event with their clients. 

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Jun 20 ‘20 Frisco Scotch Society Virtual Scotch whisky tasting event. 
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1- Aultmore 12 year. Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".     


2- Glen Grant 12 year. Est. 1840 – Speyside 86p. Glen Grant is named for the Grant brothers- James & John who founded the distillery.


3- Tomintoul 12 year “ Web Sherry Cask Finish”, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".         


4- Tomatin 18 year. Est. 1897 – Highlands, Central 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".     

 

5- Old Pulteney 15 year. Est. 1826 – Highlands. Northern 92p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.     

6- Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel". Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm". 

 

7- Glen Scotia 15 year. Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the Valley of the Scots.     


8- Laphroaig Lore. Est. 1815 – Islay, South Shore 96p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for  "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".     



May 21 ‘20 Construction Co. Virtual Scotch whisky event with their clients.
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1- Hedonism by Compass Box Blended Scotch Whisky. Est. 2000, 86p. HQ is in Chiswick, west London, England.     



2- Tomintoul 16 year Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Est. 1964, Speyside- 80p. Tomintoul is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn". 



3- Loch Lomond 18 year Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Est.1814, Highlands (Southern)- 92p. Loch Lomond's name is from one of Scotland's most famous Loch's. 



4- Tomatin 14 year "Portwood Finish" Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Est. 1897, Highlands (Central)- 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".         



5- Glengoyne 12 year Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Est. 1833, Highlands (Southern)- 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".     



6- Aberfeldy 16 per year Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Est. 1898, Highlands (Central)- 80p. The name possibly aa means there was a Pictish establishment in this area/region. Also home to Dewar's World of Whisky.             



7- Balvenie 17 year DoubleWood Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Est. 1892, Speyside- 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".   

8- Ardbeg An Oa Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Est. 1815, Isle of Islay (South Shore)- 93.2p. Ardbeg is Gaelic for "Little Height or Small Headland" 

Mar 05 ‘20 Lavendou French Restaurant Compass Box whisky dinner in Dallas, Texas. 

27 attended+ supplier

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Amuse Bouches
House Smoked Salmon Canapés Tuna Tartare Crostinis
Great King Street Artists Blend Rob Roy

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Crevettes á L’Armoricaine
Sauteed Gambas with Cognac, Tomato and Crème Fraîche
Compass Box Hedonism

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Caille Farcie Rôtie aux Raisins
Poire de Pomme de Terre
Stffed Quail with Grapes Potatoe Pear
Compass Box The Spiced Tree

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Tournedos de Boeuf aux Cèpes
Beef Tenderloin with Porcini Mushroom Sauce French Green Beans Tomato Provençale
Compass Box The Story of the Spaniard

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Assiette de Roquefort
Roquefort Cheese with Roasted Texas Pecans
Compass Box Peat Monster

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Mar 04 ‘20 Madison Title Co. Scotch whisky client event in Addison, Texas. 

250+ people attended & 75+ tasted

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Blended-

1- Duncan Taylor 18 year

Single Malts 

1- Glenmorangie 10 year (Highlands- Highlands)
2- Berry Bros. & Rudd- Aultmore 11 year (Speyside- Keith)
3-Cardhu 12 year (Speyside/ Archietown)
4- Balvenie 12 year "American Oak Single Barrel" (Speyside- Dufftown)
5- Dalwhinnie 15 year (Central Highlands)
6- Oban 14 year (Western Highlands)
7- Glenfiddich Fire and Cane (Speyside)
8- Shieldaig 18 year (Speyside- Knockando)
9- Glen Rothes Whisky Makers Cut (Speyside- Rothes)
10- Glen Scotia 18 year (Campbeltown) 
11- Lagavulin 16 year (South Shore, Islay)
12- Ardbeg Corryvreckan (South Shore, Islay)

Jan 31 ‘20 Stefanie H. husband’s birthday party Scotch Whisky event in Frisco, Texas at Industrial Cigar Club.  
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1- Hedonism by Compass Box Blended Scotch Whisky. Est. 2000, 86p. HQ is in Chiswick, west London, England.     

2- Deveron 12 year, Est. 1962 – Highlands (Eastern) 80p. Macduff is the name of the distillery and Deveron comes from the Devron river.     

3- Balvenie 12 year "American Oak Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".        

4- Glen Grant 15 year, Est. 1840 – Speyside 100p. Glen Grant is named for the Grant brothers- James & John who founded the distillery.     

5- Glengoyne 12 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".     

6- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) & 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".       

7- Old Pulteney 15 year "Single Malt" Whisky. Est. 1826, 92p – Highlands (Northern). Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.     

8- Glen Scotia 15 year, Est. 1832 – 92p, Campbeltown. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".    

Jan 23 ‘20 Twins Liquor- Robert Burns Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky event in Waco, Texas.
Was fortunate to relive my Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Texas Brand Ambassador role from the past. I am always honored to step in when asked to by my friends Moët Hennessy USA. 
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Glenmorangie 

1- 10 year Original

2- 12 year Lasanta, 

3- 14 year Quinta Ruban

4- Nectar d’ Or

5- 18 year 

Nov 11. 12 & 14 University of North Texas Survey of Beverage Alcohol Class in Denton & Frisco, TX. Finished my 19th year. 

Nov 11- 2 classes- 99 students in Denton. 
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1- Glenmorangie 10 year
2- Cardhu 12y
3- Old Pulteney 12 year 
4- Oban 14 year 
5- Johnnie Walker Black 12 year



Nov 12- 1 class- 8 students in Frisco. 
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1- Cragganmore 12y
2- Old Pulteney 12y
3- Oban 14y
4- Talisker 10y

5 Johnnie Walker Black 12y



Nov 14- 1 class- 50+ students in Denton. 
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1- Glenmorangie 10 year
2- Cardhu 12 year 
3- Oban 14 year 
4- Glenfiddich 14 year
5- Johnnie Walker Black 12 year

Nov 04 ‘19 Financial Services Scotch whisky event

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1- Balblair '05 Vintage, Est. 1790 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Balblair is Gaelic for "The Battlefield"

2- Glenmorangie 10 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".        

3- Glengoyne 10 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".

4- Royal Brackla 12 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.                 

5- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) & 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".            

6- Glenfiddich 15 year, Est. 1886 – Speyside 80p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".            

7- Jura "Origin" Superstition, Est. 1810 – Isle of Jura 86p. Jura is Norse for "Island of Deer ".  

8- Glen Scotia Double Cask, Est. 1832 – 92p Campbeltown. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".    


Oct 19 ‘19 Cedar Creek CC Scotch whisky and American whiskey Member/Member event. 
18 attended

Lineup-

1- Glenlivet 12 year Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Est 1824, 80p– Speyside. Glenlivet is Gaelic for "Valley of the Smooth Flowing One" and Scotland's first legal Distillery after the Excise Tax passed in 1823.       
 
2- Balvenie 12 year DoubleWood Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Est. 1892, 92p– Speyside. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".    
 
1- Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Est. 1875, 80p. Jack Daniel's Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee.
 
2- Baker’s 7 year "Small Batch" Bourbon Whiskey. Introduced in 1992, 107p. James B. Beam Distillery, Clermont Kentucky.    

Oct 11 ‘19 Marriott Courtyard at The University of Delaware Scotch whisky and food pairing event. Newark, Delaware. 
17 attended & 1 no show 

Lineup-

  • Crab stuffed local Portobello mushroom finished with Béarnaise paired with Royal Brackla 16 year [American oak & Sherry oak]
     
  • Pear Cranberry Pecan Salad paired with anCnoc 12 year [American oak & Sherry oak]
     
  • Angus Filet Mignon in a Rosemary Demi-Glaze with Herb Shallot Risotto paired with Glenmorangie 14 year “The Quinta Ruban” "Port Cask Finish" [American oak & Port Cask oak]
     
  • Warm Apple Cinnamon Dumpling and UD Creamery Ice Cream paired with Balvenie 12 year DoubleWood [American oak & Sherry oak]

Sep 26 ‘19 Private Equity Finance Summit Component Whiskies event in Dallas, Texas 
40 Attended

Lineup-

1- Spanish Oloroso Sherry- Dry Sack 15 year. 

2- Irish whiskey- Red Breast 12 year "Single Pot Still" - Combination of American oak & Spanish Oloroso Sherry. 

3- French Sauternes- 2013 Symphonie de Haut-Peyraguey. 

4- Scotch whisky- Glenmorangie 12 year Nectar d’Or “Single Malt”- American oak & French Sauternes Finished. 

5- Portuguese Ruby Port- Quinta Vale D. Maria. 

6- Bourbon whiskey- Angels Envy- “Finished in Port Wine Barrels”- American oak & Portuguese Ruby Port Finished

Aug 30 ‘19 John Carter’s 2nd Annual Scotch event in Lantana, Texas

Lineup-

1- Aultmore 12 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".          

2- Glen Grant 15 year, Est. 1840 – Speyside 100p. Glen Grant is named for the Grant brothers- James & John who founded the distillery.          

3- Balvenie 14y "Caribbean Cask", Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".      

4- Glenmorangie 14 year “The Quinta Ruban” "Port Cask Finish", Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".               

5- Aberfeldy 12 year, Est. 1898 – Highlands (Central) 80p. The name possibly means there was a Pictish establishment in this area/region. Also home to Dewar's World of Whisky.            

6- Glengoyne 12 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".          
7- Glendronach 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Eastern) 86p. Glendronach Is Gaelic for "Valley of the Blackberries".          

8- Glen Scotia 18 year, Est. 1832 –Campbeltown, 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".   

July 02 ‘19 UNT Denton Survey of Beverage Alcohol Class
31 attended 

Lineup-

1- Glenmorangie 10 year

2- Old Pulteney 12 year 

3- Oban 14 year 

4- Johnnie Walker Black 12 year

Jun 27 ‘19 The Dallas Freemasonry Scotch Tasting Hosted by Alla Grotto- Dallas, Texas
52 attended & tasted

Lineup-

1- Glenmorangie in Tain. Glenmorangie 10 year, Est. 1843. Highlands (Northern)- 86p. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".   

2- Oban in Oban. Oban 14 year, Est. 1794. Highlands (Western)- 86p. Oban is Gaelic for "Little Bay".  

3- Craigellachie in Craigellachie. Craigellachie 13 year, Est. 1891. Speyside- 92p. Craigellachie is Gaelic for "Rocky Hill".  

4- Glengoyne north of Loch Lomond. Glengoyne 15 year, Est. 1833. Highlands (Southern)- 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".     

5- anCnoc in Knock. anCnoc 18 year- 92p and is from the Knockdhu Distillery – Highlands (Northeast). Distillery Est. 1894 and is Gaelic for "Black Hill". anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.     

6- Balvenie in Dufftown. Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel", Est. 1892. Speyside- 95.6p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".       

7- Glen Scotia in Campbeltown. Glen Scotia Victoriana, Est. 1832. Campbeltown- 103p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".            

Jun 27 ‘19 The Dallas Freemasonry Scotch Tasting Hosted by Alla Grotto- Dallas, Texas
52 attended & tasted

Lineup-

1- Glenmorangie in Tain. Glenmorangie 10 year, Est. 1843. Highlands (Northern)- 86p. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".   

2- Oban in Oban. Oban 14 year, Est. 1794. Highlands (Western)- 86p. Oban is Gaelic for "Little Bay".  

3- Craigellachie in Craigellachie. Craigellachie 13 year, Est. 1891. Speyside- 92p. Craigellachie is Gaelic for "Rocky Hill".  

4- Glengoyne north of Loch Lomond. Glengoyne 15 year, Est. 1833. Highlands (Southern)- 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".     

5- anCnoc in Knock. anCnoc 18 year- 92p and is from the Knockdhu Distillery – Highlands (Northeast). Distillery Est. 1894 and is Gaelic for "Black Hill". anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.     

6- Balvenie in Dufftown. Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel", Est. 1892. Speyside- 95.6p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".       

7- Glen Scotia in Campbeltown. Glen Scotia Victoriana, Est. 1832. Campbeltown- 103p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".            

Jun 21 ‘19 Bobby A. Scotch event in Frisco, Texas. 
11 attended

Lineup-

1- Glen Grant 12 year, Est. 1840 – Speyside 86p. Glen Grant is named for the Grant brothers- James & John who founded the distillery.          

2- Balvenie 12 year "American Oak Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".             

3- BenRiach 10 year, Est. 1898 – Speyside 86p. BenRiach is Gaelic for "Speckled Mountain".

4- Tomintoul 12 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".          

5- Glengoyne 15 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".     

6- Glengoyne 18 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".  

7- Deveron 18 year, Est. 1962 – Highlands (Eastern) 80p. Macduff is the name of the distillery and Devron comes from the Deveron river.          

8- Craigellachie 17 year, Est. 1891 – Speyside 92p. Craigellachie is Gaelic for "Rocky Hill".          

9- Glen Scotia Double Cask, Est. 1832 – 92p, Campbeltown. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".            

Jun 12 ‘19 Kate Weiser Chocolate and Scotch whisky tasting for Father’s Day. 

Lineup-

1- Glenmorangie 10 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p with Toasted Coconut.

2- Glen Grant 12 year, Est. 1840 – Speyside 86p with Mango Habanero.

3- Cardhu 12 year, Est. 1824 – Speyside 80p with Orange Creme Caramel.

4- Glenfiddich 15 year "Solera Reserve", Est. 1887 – Speyside 80p with Cherry Almond.

5- anCnoc 18 year, Est. 1894 – Highlands (Northeast) 92p.with Red Wine & Berry.

6- Bowmore 15 year, Est. 1779 – Islay (South Central on Loch Indaal) 86p with Salted Caramel.  

Jun 05 ‘19 GCCC Scotch Whisky Event 
Member/Guest Golf Tournament in North, Texas. 

100+ attended & 35+ tasted. Also had Vodka & Beer stations plus putting green activities. 

Lineup-

1- Balblair '03 vintage- bottled 2015, Est. 1790 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Balblair is Gaelic for "The Battlefield".          

2- Glen Grant 12 year, Est. 1840 – Speyside 86p. Glen Grant is named for the Grant brothers- James & John who founded the distillery.

3- Cardhu 12 year, Est. 1824 – Speyside 80p. Cardhu Is Gaelic for "Black Rock". Original name was Cardow. Also the brand home of Johnnie Walker.  

4- Glenglassaugh Revival, Est. 1875 – Highlands (Northeast just outside of Speyside) 92p. Glenglassaugh is Gaelic for “Glen of the Green Grey Place”. Silent mid 80th's - 2008). 

5- Glenfiddich 15 year "Solera Reserve", Est. 1887 – Speyside 80p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".           

6- Knockdhu Distillery, Est. 1894 Is Gaelic for "Black Hill" – Highlands (Northeast). anCnoc 18 year, 92p. anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.              

7- Bowmore 15 year, Est. 1779 – Islay (South Central on Loch Indaal) 86p. Bowmore is Gaelic for "Great Sea Reef". 

May 04 ‘19 Silicon Valley Scotch Event, Los Altos, CA. 
“Dad's Scotch Tasting and Charity Poker Tournament”
20+ Attended

Lineup -


1- Aultmore 12 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".          

2- Glenfiddich 19 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 80p. Glenfiddich is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".       
 
3- Tomatin 14 year "Portwood Finish", Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".          

4- Speyburn 15 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside (Outskirts of Rothes) 92p. Speyburn Is Gaelic for "Granty Burn", a Tributary to The River Spey.        

5- Deveron 18 year, Est. 1962 – Highlands (Eastern) 80p. Macduff is the name of the distilley and Devron comes from the Deveron river.         

6- Balvenie 17 year DoubleWood, Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".     

7- Old Pulteney 25 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.         
8- Glen Scotia 15 year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".

Apr 27 ‘19 Silicon Valley Scotch Event in Los Altos, CA. 
40+ attended

Lineup -

1- Loch Lomond 12 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.        

2- Glenfiddich 19 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 80p. Glenfiddich is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".        

3- Knockdhu Distillery, Est. 1894 Is Gaelic for "Black Hill" – Highlands (Northeast). anCnoc 12 year 86p. anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.            

4- Speyburn 15 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside (Outskirts of Rothes) 92p. Speyburn Is Gaelic for "Granty Burn", a Tributary to The River Spey.           

5- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".        

6- Old Pulteney 25 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.          

7- Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".           

8- Glen Scotia 15 year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".   

Apr 19 ‘19 Danny Peterson & Bob Harris Scotch event. 
16th event- 15th Scotch. 

15 attended

Lineup -

1- Tomintoul 10 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".      

2- Aultmore 18 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".       

3- Aberfeldy 12 year, Est. 1898 – Highlands (Central) 80p. The name possibly means there was a Pictish establishment in this area/region. Also home to Dewar's World of Whisky.         

4- Glengoyne 12 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".        
5- Royal Brackla 16 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.           

6- Craigellachie 17 year, Est. 1891 – Speyside 92p. Craigellachie is Gaelic for "Rocky Hill".       

7- Douglas Laing Scallywag "Small Batch" Pure Malt", Est 1948 – Glasgow 92p. Blend of Speyside Malts.      

8- Douglas Laing Rock Osyter "Small Batch" Pure Malt", Est 1948 – Glasgow 93.6p. Blend of Island Malts.      

Apr ‘19 - University of North Texas
160 plus students attended my 4 classes as visiting instructor this semester- Survey of Beverage Alcohol- University of North Texas. I have now been teaching this class as visiting instructor for 19 years. 

Apr 09 ‘19 University of Delaware Hospitality Business Management Scotch class @ UDE Marriott Courtyard, Newark, DE. 

35+ attended

Lineup -

1- Glenmorangie 10 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".    

2- Glenfiddich 14 year "Single Malt" Scotch whisky. Est. 1887, 86p. Region- Speyside. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".  

3- Tomatin 12year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 86p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".  

4- Ardbeg 10 year, Est. 1815 – Isle of Islay (South Shore) 92p. Ardbeg is Gaelic for "Little Height or Small Headland".   

Mar 30 ‘19 Houston Whiskey Social at The Citadel Glenmorangie and Ardbeg Event

Evening event w/ VIP beginning 5pm for 1 hour and main event from 6-9:30pm.  

1,300+ attended with over 400 spirit brands represented! 

Lineup -

Glenmorangie Table

  • Original 
  • Spios 
  • Allta 
  • 18yr old 
  • Signet 
 

Ardbeg Table

  • 10yr 
  • An Oa 
  • Uigeadail 
  • Corryvreckan

Feb 28 ‘19 Bayou City Breakfast Club Scotch Tasting in Houston - River Oaks, Texas. 
40 Attended & 30 Tasted

Lineup -

1- Deveron 12 year, Est. 1962 – Highlands (Eastern) 80p. Macduff is the name of the distilley and Devron comes from the Deveron river.

2- Balvenie 12 year "Single Barrel" Scotch whisky. Est. 1892, 95.6p. Region- Speyside. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".

3- Royal Brackla 12 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern east of Inverness in Nairn) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.

4- Glen Garioch 12 year, Est. 1797 – Highlands (Northeast) 92p. Glen Garioch is Gaelic for "Valley of Rough Ground".

5- Glenglassagh Revival, Est. 1875 – Highlands (Northeast just outside of Speyside) 92p.
Glenglassagh is Gaelic for “Glen of the Green Grey Place”. Silent mid 80th's - 2008).

6- Glengoyne 15 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".

7- Craigellachie 17 year, Est. 1891 – Speyside 92p. Craigellachie is Gaelic for "Rocky Hill".

8- Glen Scotia 18 year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots". 

9- Laphroaig Lore, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 96p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".

Feb 23 ‘19 CMAA- Club Managers Association of America World Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Scotch Whisky Seminar and Tasting at Hillwood CC in Nashville. 
19 Attended

Lineup -

1- Monkey Shoulder- Pure Malt. Blend of 3 Speyside Single Malts- Glenfiddich, Balvenie and Kininvie- 86p.

2- Glenmorangie 10 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. 
Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".

3- Old Pulteney 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney. 

4- Loch Lomond 18 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.

5- BenRiach 10 year, Est. 1898 – Speyside 86p. BenRiach is Gaelic for "Speckled Mountain".

6- Knockdhu Distillery, Est. 1894 Is Gaelic for "Black Hill" – Highlands (Northeast). anCnoc 18 year, 92p. anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.

7- Glendronach 15 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Eastern) 92p. Glendronach Is Gaelic for "Valley of the Blackberries".

8- Glen Scotia 15 year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".

Feb 16 ‘19 Austin Scotch Lover’s Scotch event in Georgetown, Texas. 

Lineup -

1- Deveron 12 year, Est. 1962 – Highlands (Eastern) 80p. Macduff is the name of the distilley and Devron comes from the Deveron river.

2- Balvenie 12 year "Single Barrel" Scotch whisky. Est. 1892, 95.6p. Region- Speyside. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".

3- Royal Brackla 12 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern east of Inverness in Nairn) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.

4- Glen Garioch 12 year, Est. 1797 – Highlands (Northeast) 92p. Glen Garioch is Gaelic for "Valley of Rough Ground".

5- Glenglassaugh Revival, Est. 1875 – Highlands (Northeast just outside of Speyside) 92p. Glenglassaugh is Gaelic for “Glen of the Green Grey Place”. Silent mid 80th's - 2008). 

6- Glengoyne 15 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".

7- Craigellachie 17 year, Est. 1891 – Speyside 92p. Craigellachie is Gaelic for "Rocky Hill".

8- Glen Scotia 18 year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots". 

9- Laphroaig Lore, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 96p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".

Member Event with Estate Life Magazine - N2 Publishing Scotch whisky event in Dallas, Texas. 
25+ attended

Lineup -


1- Old Pulteney Navigator, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.

2- Loch Lomond 12 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's name comes from one of Scotland's most famous loch's.

3- Glenmorangie 12 year Nectar d’Or, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".

4- Glenfiddich 12 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 80p. Glenfiddich is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".

5- Glengoyne 15 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".

6- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".

7- Laphroaig 10 year, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 86p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".

Feb 01 ‘19 Speaking of Grapes and Grains Public Scotch Event in west Frisco, Texas. 
20 attended

Lineup -

1- Deveron 12 year, Est. 1962 – Highlands (Eastern) 80p. Macduff is the name of the distilley and Devron comes from the Deveron river.

2- Glen Grant 12 year, Est. 1840 – Speyside 86p. Glen Grant is named for the Grant brothers- James & John who founded the distillery.

3- Dalwhinnie 15 year, Est. 1898 – Highlands (Central) 86p. Dalwhinnie is Gaelic for "The Meeting Place".

4- Dalwhinnie "Game of Thrones"- House Stark, 86p.

5- Aultmore 18 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".

6- Glengoyne 15 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".

7- Balvenie 17 year "DoubleWood", Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".

8- Caol Ila 12 year, Est. 1846 – Islay (North Shore) 86p. Caol Ila is Gaelic for "The Sound of Islay".

Jan 24 ‘19 Rogers-O'Brien Construction Company
35+ attended

Lineup-

1- Glenkinchie 12 year, Est. 1837 – Lowlands 86p. “Kinchie” is derived from “de Quincey” the original owners of the land.

2- Old Pulteney 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.

3- Glenfiddich 19 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 80p. Glenfiddich is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".

4- Tomintoul 21 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".

5- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".

6- Glenmorangie 18 year , Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".

7- Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".

8- Laphroaig Lore, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 96p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".

Nov 24 ‘18 Heidi L. 50th Birthday Scotch tasting for her husband Jerry! 
30+ attended & 16 tasted

Lineup-

1- Tomintoul 10 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

2- Cragganmore 12 year, Est. 1869 – Speyside 80p. Cragganmore is Gaelic for “Great Rock”.            

3- Aberfeldy 12 year, Est. 1898 – Highlands (Central) 80p. The name possibly means there was a Pictish establishment in this area/region. Also home to Dewar's World of Whisky.               

4- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".             

5- Glenfiddich 15 year "Solera Reserve", Est. 1887 – Speyside 80p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".              

6- Ardbeg 10 year, Est. 1815 – Isle of Islay (South Shore) 92p. Ardbeg is Gaelic for "Little Height or Small Headland".

Nov 19 ‘18 Gents Bentonville, AR. Scotch event. 
30+ Attended & Tasted

Lineup-

1- Glenmorangie 10 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".      

2- Glen Grant 12 year, Est. 1840 – Speyside 86p. Glen Grant is named for the Grant brothers- James & John who founded the distillery. 

3- Tomintoul 16 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

4- Glenfiddich 14 year, Est. 1886 – Speyside 86p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".  

5- Auchentoshan 12 year, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 80p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.  

6- Royal Brackla 12 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern east of Inverness in Nairn) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.                

7- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".     

8- Laphroaig High Proof, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 116p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".    

9- Sheep Dip "Islay Blended Pure Malt" This Sheep Dip is a blend of Islay malt whiskies. 

Nov 16 ‘18 Speaking of Grapes and Grains public Scotch Event in west Frisco, TX 

Lineup-

1- Aultmore 12 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".             

2- Cragganmore 12 year, Est. 1869 – Speyside 80p. Cragganmore is Gaelic for “Great Rock”.            

3- Tomatin 14 year "Portwood Finish", Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".                 

4- Glenmorangie 12 year "Lasanta", Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".     

5- Royal Brackla 16 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern east of Inverness in Nairn) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant.                

6- Craigellachie 17 year, Est. 1891 – Speyside 92p. Craigellachie is Gaelic for "Rocky Hill".            

7- Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".                 

8- Glen Scotia 18 year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".   

Nov 14 & 15 ‘18 University of North Texas Classes
140+ attended the 4 classes!

I finished my 18th year as a visiting instructor in the Survey of Beverage Alcohol classes (Hotel / Restaurant Management) at The University of North Texas teaching Scotch whisky!

Lineup-

1- Glenmorangie 10 year

2- Old Pulteney 12 year 

3- Oban 14 year 

4- Johnnie Walker Black 12 year

Nov 07 ‘18 Gents Las Colinas Scotch Whisky Event
75+ attended & 25 tasted 

Lineup-

1- Tomintoul 14 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 92p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

2- Tomatin 12 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 86p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".              

3- Auchentoshan 12 year, Est. 1823 – Lowlands (Western) 80p. Auchentoshan is Gaelic for "Corner of the Field". Auchentoshan is Triple Distilled.      

4- Royal Brackla 16 year, Est. 1812 – Highlands (Northern east of Inverness in Nairn) 80p. Royal Brackla is Gaelic for "Speckled Hillslope" and the first whisky distillery to be granted a Royal Warrant. 

5- anCnoc 18year, 92p and is from the Knockdhu Distillery – Highlands (Northeast). Distillery Est. 1894 and Is Gaelic for "Black Hill". anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.     

6- Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".       

7- Bowmore 12 year, Est. 1779 – Islay (South Central on Loch Indaal) 80p. Bowmore is Gaelic for "Great Sea Reef".  

Nov 02 ‘18 Verizon’s 15th Event - Scotch Whiskies
First 12 were Scotch Whisky, fall ‘17 American Whiskies. Scotch spring ‘18.  

Lineup-

1- Aultmore 12 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".   

2- Tomintoul 12 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

3- Glen Garioch 12 year, Est. 1797 – Highlands (Northeast) 92p. Glen Garioch is Gaelic for "Valley of Rough Ground".               

4- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".     

5- Glenfiddich 15 year Solara Reserve, Est. 1887 – Speyside 86p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer".    
6- Balvenie 15 year "Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".      

7- Glen Scotia Double Cask, Est. 1832 – 92p, Campbeltown. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".      

8- Laphroaig Lore, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 96p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".  

Oct 19 ‘18 J. Carter Private Scotch Tasting Event in Lantana, North Texas 
13 attended

Lineup- 

1- Oban 14 year, Est. 1794 – Highlands (Western) 86p. Oban Is Gaelic for "Little Bay".             

2- Loch Lomond 12 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.               

3- BenRiach 10 year, Est. 1898 – Speyside (North of Rothes & South of Elgin) 86p. BenRiach is Gaelic for "Speckled Mountain".             

4- Tomintoul 12 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".              

5- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".             

6- Glenmorangie 18 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".                

7- Knockdhu Distillery, Est. 1894 Is Gaelic for "Black Hill" – Highlands (Northeast). anCnoc Rascan, 92p. anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.         

8- Bowmore 12 year, Est. 1779 – Islay (South Central on Loch Indaal) 80p. Bowmore is Gaelic for "Great Sea Reef".       

Sept 22 ‘18 The Tribute Scotch Event in North Texas 
30+ attended & 20 tasted

Lineup-

1- Balblair '03 vintage- bottled 2015, Est. 1790 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Balblair is Gaelic for "The Battlefield".             

2- Tomintoul 21 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".          

3- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".             

4- Balvenie 17 year DoubleWood, Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".              

5- Glenmorangie 18 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".                

6- Glendronach 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Eastern) 86p. Glendronach Is Gaelic for "Valley of the Blackberries".             

7- Glen Scotia 15 year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".            

8- Ardbeg Uigeadail, Est. 1815 – Isle of Islay (South Shore) 108.4p. Ardbeg is Gaelic for "Little Height or Small Headland" & Uigeadail is Gaelic for Dark and Mysterious Place.     


Aug 27 ‘18 5th Annual TBNA- Convention (Texas Bar & Nightclub Association) Scotch Whisky Event 
La Villita Assembly Hall in downtown San Antonio, Texas. 
40+ attended 

Lineup- 

1- Loch Lomond “Signature”, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.

2- Tomintoul 10 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

3- Tomintoul 14 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 92p.  

4- Old Pulteney 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney. 

5- Loch Lomond 18 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p.

6- Knockdhu Distillery, Est. 1894 Is Gaelic for "Black Hill" – Highlands (Northeast). anCnoc 12 year, 86p. anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.    

7- Tomintoul 12 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p.

8- Glen Scotia 15 year, Est. 1832 - 92p, Campbeltown. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".  

Jul 28 ‘18 The Tradition in Bryan Scotch Whisky Dinner
12 attended 


The Menu

Apps Paired with Monkey Shoulder Mixed Drink

House Made Naan- Stone Fruit Jam, Hoya Santa, Stilton Cream

Citrus Grilled Shrimp- Oak Smoked Gouda Grits, Baby Heirloom

Course #1 Paired with Macallan 18 year, Grilled Fillet- Tagliatella Pasta, Brown Butter, Sherry Mushrooms, Poached Egg


Course #2 Paired with Johnnie Walker Double Black, Duck Rillette- Served with Peach Salsa, Grilled Baguette and Sorel

Course #3 Paired with Glenfiddich Cast of Dreams,

Crispy Pork Belly- with a Calabrian Chili Glaze

Course #4 Paired with Glen Scotia Double Cask,

Goat Cheese Ice Cream- Grilled Figs and Honey Comb with a Chocolate TKO Cookie

Jul 07 ‘18 Industrial Cigar Company Frisco, TX Scotch Club and Cigar Event 
10 attended 

Lineup-

1- Balblair '03 vintage, Est. 1790 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Balblair is Gaelic for "The Battlefield".   

2- Old Pulteney 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney. 

3- Tomintoul 14 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 92p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

4- Tomintoul 16 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  

5- Loch Lomond 12 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.

6- Loch Lomond 18 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.

7- Knockdhu Distillery, Est. 1894 Is Gaelic for "Black Hill" – Highlands (Northeast). anCnoc 12 year, 86p. anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.    

8- Tomintoul 12 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".

9- Glen Scotia Double Cask, Est. 1832 - 92p, Campbeltown. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".   

Jul 13 ‘18 Athens CC, Athens, TX, Member/Guest Event
 Scotch Whisky and American Whiskey during their Calcutta Evening 
30+ tasted

Lineup-

Scotch Whisky:

1- Tomintoul 10 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill Of The Barn".   

2- Glengoyne 10 year, Est. 1833 – Highlands (Southern) 86p. Glengoyne Is Gaelic for "Glen of the Wild Geese".    
3- Balvenie 12 year DoubleWood, Est. 1892 – Speyside 86p. Balvenie is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".    
4- Glen Scotia 15 year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots"

American Whiskey:

1- TX Bourbon. Est. 2010 – 90p. Firestone & Robertson Distillery, Fort Worth, Texas.     
2- Woodford Reserve "Double Oak" Bourbon, 90.4p. Elijah Pepper had the original distillery here in 1812. Woodford Reserve was founded in 1996. Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Kentucky.    

3- Henry McKenna 10 Year "Single Barrel" “Bottled in Bond” Bourbon, Est. 1855 – 100p. Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown & Louisville, Kentucky.  

4- FEW Rye, Est. 2011 – 93p. FEW Spirits, Evanston, Illinois. Evanston was Home of the Temperance Movement.  

Jun 14 '18 Kate Weiser Chocolate Dallas, Texas Chocolate and Scotch Whisky with Cyber Security Executives
20 RSVP’s 

Lineup-

Scotch and Chocolate-

1 - Balblair '03 vintage, Est. 1790 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. 100% American oak aged paired with Toasted Coconut. White chocolate ganache infused with toasted coconut. 

2 - Tomintoul 16 year Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. 100% American oak aged paired with Mango Habanero. Dark habanero ganache layered with mango pate de fruit. 

3 - Glenfiddich 14 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 86p. 100% American oak aged paired Dark Chocolate Caramel.   Caramel made with 85% dark chocolate

4 - Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92. American oak and Sherry oak aged paired with Cherry Almond. Bada Bing cherry pate de fruit with almond gianduja. 


5 - Balvenie 15 year "Sherry Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. 100% Sherry oak aged paired with Red Wine & Berry. Dark chocolate cabernet ganache with freeze dried berries.  

6 - Ardbeg Uigeadail, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 108.4p. American oak and Sherry aged paired with Almond Caramel. Salted caramel combined with homemade almond butter.

May 22 ‘18 -The Gents Place Preston Hollow and Uptown in Uptown - Scotch Whisky Event
50+ attended & over 30 tasted 

Lineup-

1- Aultmore 12 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 92p. Aultmore is Gaelic for "Big Burn" or "Stream".   
2- Tomintoul 16 year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 80p. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill of the Barn".  
3- Loch Lomond 12 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.
4- Glenfiddich 12 year, Est. 1887 – Speyside 86p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer". 
5- Tomatin 18 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".   
6- Ledaig 10 year, Est. 1798 – Isle of Mull 92.6p. Ledaig is Gaelic for "The Small Slope” and the original name for present day Tobermory which is Gaelic for "Mary’s Well”. The Isle of Mull's only distillery.
7- Laphroaig 10 year, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 86p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".  

Apr 27 ‘18 Private Scotch Event in North Texas. 

Lineup-

1- Cragganmore 12 year, Est. 1869 – Speyside 80p. Cragganmore is Gaelic for “Great Rock”.  
2- Signatory [Independent Bottler] Glenrothes 21 year "Single Cask", Est. 1879 – Speyside 96p. Cask # 15120- 05/17/1996 - 10/05/2017. Their name is from The Earl of Rothes.   
3- Old Pulteney "Single Cask"[Distilled 1991 & Bottled 2007], Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 116p. Cask # 1242. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.     
4- Inchmurrin 12 year, Est .1814 / 1964 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Inchmurrin is from The Loch Lomond Distillery. Named After the Largest Fresh Water Island in The British Isles.   
5- Benromach 10 Year, Est. 1898 – Speyside 86p. Benromach is Gaelic for "Shaggy Mountain".   
6- Glenmorangie 18 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility". 
7- anCnoc Cutter "Peated" 92p, 20.5 PPM and is from the Knockdhu Distillery – Highlands (Northeast). Distillery Est. 1894 and Is Gaelic for "Black Hill". anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando,
8- Laphroaig 10 year, Est. 1815 – Islay (South Shore) 86p. Laphroaig is Gaelic for "The Beautiful Hollow by the Broad Bay".    

Apr 13 ‘18 Verizon’s 14th Event; Scotch Whiskies


Lineup-

1- Craigellachie 13 year, Est. 1891 – Speyside (Craigellachie) 92p. Craigellachie is Gaelic for "Rocky Hill".  
2- Deanston 12 year, Est. 1965 – Highlands (Southeast Central near Stirling) 92.6p. Deanston is Gaelic for “Dean’s Farm”.  
3- Glenglassagh Revival, Est. 1875 – Highlands (Northeast just outside of Speyside near Portsoy) 92p. 
Glenglassagh is Gaelic for “Glen of the Green Grey Place”. Silent mod 80th's - 2008)  
4- BenRiach 10 year, Est. 1898 – Speyside (North of Rothes & South of Elgin) 86p. BenRiach is Gaelic for "Speckled Mountain".  
5- Speyburn 15 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside (Outskirts of Rothes) 92p. Speyburn Is Gaelic for "Granty Burn", a Tributary to The River Spey.      
6- Inchmurrin 18 year, Est. 1814 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Inchmurrin is from Loch Lomond Distillery. Named after the Largest Fresh Water Island in the British Isles.  
7- Ledaig 10 year, Est. 1798 – Isle of Mull 92.6p. Ledaig is Gaelic for "The Small Slope” and the original name for present day Tobermory which is Gaelic for "Mary’s Well”. The Isle of Mull's only distillery.
8- Bunnahabhain 12 year, Est. 1881 – Islay (Northeastern) 92.6p. Bunnahabhain Is Gaelic for "Foot" or "Mouth" of the River". 

Apr 06 ‘18 West Frisco, TX Scotch Tasting

Lineup-

1- Glenfiddich 14 year, Est. 1886 – Speyside 86p. Glenfiddich Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Deer". 
2- Glenmorangie "Spios (Spee-oss) (Gaelic for Spice), Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".   
3- Aberfeldy 12 year, Est. 1898 – Highlands (Central) 80p. The name possibly means there was a Pictish establishment in this area/region. Also home to Dewar's World of Whisky.    
4- Glenfarclas 17 year, Est. 1836 – Speyside 86p. Glenfarclas Is Gaelic for "The Valley of the Green Grass".   
5- Glenmorangie 18 year, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility".   
6- Balvenie 15 year "Sherry Oak Single Barrel", Est. 1892 – Speyside 95.6p. Balvenie Is Gaelic for "Beathan's Farm".     
7- Knockdhu Distillery, Est. 1894 Is Gaelic for "Black Hill" – Highlands (Northeast). anCnoc Rascan, 92p. anCnoc is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as Brand Name Changed from Knockdhu to Avoid Confusion with Knockando.    
8- BenRiach 10 year Curiositas, Est. 1898 – Speyside 92p. BenRiach is Gaelic for "Speckled Mountain".  

Feb 15 ‘18 Stag Lounge IBHL Scotch & 1 Malt whisky liqueur tasting event in Oklahoma City, OK


Lineup-

1- anCnoc 12 year, 86p. anCnoc Is Gaelic for "The Hill", Distilled at Knockdhu as brand name changed from Knockdhu avoiding confusion with Knockando. Knockdhu Distillery, Est. 1894 Is Gaelic for "Black Hill" – Highlands (Northeast).      
2- anCnoc 18 year, 92p.   
3- Old Pulteney 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.   
4- Old Pulteney 17 year, 92p.    
5- Old Pulteney 21 year, 92p.  
6- Balblair '03vintage, Est. 1790 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Balblair is Gaelic for "The Battlefield"     
7- Balblair '99 vintage, 92p.  
8- Speyburn 10 year, Est. 1897 – Speyside 86p. Speyburn Is Gaelic for "Granty Burn", a Tributary to The River Spey.      
9- Speyburn Arranta, 92p.  
10- Stroma Malt Whisky Liqueur, 70p. Old Pulteney Distillery, Highlands (Northern).   

Feb 03, 2018 Austin Scotch Lovers event in Georgetown, Texas. 

Lineup
  1.  Balblair '03 vintage, Est. 1790 – Highlands (Northern) 92p. Balblair is Gaelic for "The Battlefield"      
  2. Tomintoul 14 Year, Est. 1964 – Speyside 92. Tomintoul Is Gaelic for "The Hill Of The Barn".   
  3. Old Pulteney 12 year, Est. 1826 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Old Pulteney is named after Sir William Pulteney.        
  4. Tomatin 12 year, Est. 1897 – Highlands (Central) 92p. Tomatin is Gaelic for "Hill of the Juniper".     
  5. Glenmorangie Tayne, Est. 1843 – Highlands (Northern) 86p. Glenmorangie Is Gaelic for "The Valley of Tranquility". (Tayne is Global Duty Free Travel Exclusive 2016 Edition).       
  6. Loch Lomond 12 year, Est. 1814 / 1964 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's.
  7.  Inchmurrin 18 Year, Est 1964 – Highlands (Southern) 92p. Inchmurrin is from Loch Lomond Distillery Named After the Largest Fresh Water Island in the British Isles.
  8. Glen Scotia 15 Year, Est. 1832 – Campbeltown 92p. Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots".

Oct 26, 2017 Stonebriar Men’s Breakfast Group- Frisco, Texas Scotch seminar

March 21, 2017 "A Journey Through Scotland: Understanding Scotch Whisky" in the Hospitality Business Management class at The University of Delaware. 

This year I start my 17th year teaching 3 classes in the Survey of Beverage Alcohol class at The University of North Texas as a visiting instructor!

​February 21, 2017 Trinity Hall Dallas Scotch event with 55 attending.

This was my 12th event to conduct here through the years! 

March 24, 2017 west Frisco, Texas Scotch whisky event with 22 attending.

January 11, 2017 Dallas Single Malt Whisky Society tasting with 20+ members attending in North Texas! 

The lineup consisted of 8 single malts from The Loch Lomond Group's portfolio- Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia & Inchmurrin.  Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's and the distillery is in the Southern Highlands. Inchmurrin is from The Loch Lomond Distillery and Named After the Largest Fresh Water Island in the British Isles. The Island sits in Loch Lomond.  Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots" and the distillery is in Campbeltown.

February 07 '17 NACE Alamo chapter Scotch event with 56 attending in San Antonio, Texas. NACE is National Association of Catering and Events.

The lineup consisted of 8 single malts from The Loch Lomond Group's portfolio- Loch Lomond, Glen Scotia & Inchmurrin.  Loch Lomond's Name Comes From One of Scotland's Most Famous Loch's and the distillery is in the Southern Highlands. Inchmurrin is from The Loch Lomond Distillery and Named After the Largest Fresh Water Island in the British Isles. The Island sits in Loch Lomond.  Glen Scotia is Gaelic for the "Valley of the Scots" and the distillery is in Campbeltown.