General – Discovery Scotch and Whiskey YEG

Scotch Meat

I hope you are all having a great and busy summer like us here at the Discovery Scotch and Whiskey YEG. On Friday July 22, 2022 we will be meeting for one of our scotch and whiskey tastings. With the summer heat it will be scotch’s with hints fruit, and we will have a specialContinue reading “Scotch Meat”

Speyside November

November’s meet took us through a journey of one of the smallest Scotch regions. This meet was held thanks in large part to the balmy weather. Special thanks as well to member Butch for hosting and for the large fire and delicious meat pies.

Highland September

Welcome to another event at the Discovery Scotch and Whiskey Club YEG. This September we explore the Highland region of scotch whiskeys. Where: Forest Heights ball diamond, we’ll go to eagle point after we meet up. When: 7:00pm Friday September 24th.Bring a bottle you think best represents the region and tell us why. Otherwise bring snacksContinue reading “Highland September”

August Islay Days

Our own Scott Auriat a founding member has come up with the area based theme for this months meet. Wikipedia describes the area as follows-“Islay whisky is Scotch whisky made on Islay or Ìle in Gaelic, one of the southernmost of the Inner Hebridean Islands located off the west coast of Scotland. Islay is oneContinue reading “August Islay Days”

October Carn Mor Campout

I hope you are all well and happy. We had an excellent meet for may. The rain cleared up and we were able to get a few drams in an outdoor socially distant environment. Thank you to all who donated bottles and time. We will be having some more outdoor events this summer and IContinue reading “October Carn Mor Campout”

Japanese June Event

Konichiwa! I’m your host Mitch and welcome to the Discovery Scotch and Whiskey Group..JAPANESE JUNE edition! This month we are focusing on the distinct whiskey tastes from the Far East. We’ve decided to have these “particular” whiskies grouped in 2 categories. PEATED vs NON-PEATED. Just to let all the members know that I’ve acquired a peatedContinue reading “Japanese June Event”

May Be

So April’s online meet Fool Me Once was an amazing meet with an excellent quote/unquote “Double Bamboozle ” finish. For all of you who are increasing their whiskey budget to get a bottle of sample #4, Aberlour Abunahd, you will be able to find Blandnoch 10 and the new Highland Park 12 at Wine And Beyond.Continue reading “May Be”

Fool Me Once

Happy April Everyone! So last months meet was great with some excellent new people and theirshared experiences. Not saying that scotch is superior, however there weresome slip ups by the end of the night calling the Irish Whiskey, Scotch.All who attended understand though and all was forgiven by the end,mistakes happen and we move on.Continue reading “Fool Me Once”

A Wee Bit Of Irish In Everyone

March’s meet saw many new faces. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day we took the chance to sample a few Irish Whiskeys.

Inbe-teen Scotch’s

So the success of the last on line tasting was great! We had a wonderful Robbie Burns Tasting. This time we are doing something new. The founders of the group are going to each get a sample from a bottle that has a teen number in it. So 13-19 year old scotches. This opens itContinue reading “Inbe-teen Scotch’s”