I've defended the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) several times in the past (see my post here), and I still believe that the system as it is works to a great extent (although many will disagree with me).  However, I'm finding it harder and harder to do so.  A couple of weeks or so ago, Martini wrote about his experience dealing with the LCBO ( Read more... )

To celebrate my upcoming birthday (a day that will live in infamy), I'm having a small group of friends over to help me consume my Talisker Gift Collection, which is three 200ml bottles, one each of: Talisker 10 year-old, Talisker Distiller's Edition (the standard 10 finished for two additional years in sherry casks), and Talisker 57' North, a No- ( Read more... )