With Maison Benjamin Kuentz whiskies, we were introduced first to their core trio with (D’un) Verre Printanier, Fin de Partie, Aveux Gourmands then during a trip to Paris explored their limited editions of Aux Particulares Vines 1, 4 and 5. A lovely Euro Whisky … Continue reading
One highlight from our Whisky Ladies Euro Chapter was the discovery of Maison Benjamin Kuentz whiskies. So when I traveling to Paris in June 2021, we absolutely HAD to meet the remarkably talented man behind the creations. And what an … Continue reading
Our absolute favourite from Maison Benjamin Kuentz is their Aveux Gourmands – launched late 2020. Aveux Gourmands 46% (Maison Benjamin Kuentz) Colour – Light straw Nose – Mmmm….. bubblegum, toffee, salty caramel, a nice nuttiness with roasted hazelnut, fudge… then all combining … Continue reading
The end of the party is often that time of the evening when most of the guests have gone, just a few remain… often the close friends who also pitch in for the clean-up before you settle down for a … Continue reading
We began our explorations with (D’un) Verre Printanier… having every indication of being the lightest of our Maison Benjamin Kuentz trio with its glass of springtime. (D’un) Verre printanier 46% (Maison Benjamin Kuentz) Colour – Light honey Nose – Well hello pear! … Continue reading
Late 2020 we kicked off a series of virtual sessions fuelled initially by my acquisition of some bottles from North Star and Chorlton. As brilliant as these were, we were hungry for new experiences. Given one of lovely ladies relocated … Continue reading
As flights around the world get cancelled, we are clearly not out of the woods yet with COVID. And yet 2021 brought a few glimmers of optomism and windows of freedom before further caution prevailed. Whisky-wise that meant a couple grand … Continue reading
Ohh… December… another year in COVID times with complicated inconvenient travel arrangements. However there is still much to be thankful for as I finally landed home in India after another four months away. Highlight was a virtual Whisky Tasting put … Continue reading
Ahhh…… home sweet home!!! After a series of European adventures, it was such a delight to be home in India for month! Which yes… also included a tasting or two or three! With our Bombay Malt & Cigar gents, we took a … Continue reading
My European adventures continued – this time to Scandi country starting on the west coast hopping over to Hven – practically touching Denmark then up to the capital Stockholm on to Gavle with Mackmyra distillery. What a time to go … Continue reading
Whisky Lady 