A whisky review

Bought a Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch Whisky from Trader Joes of all places, wanted to have an everyday bottle that is not too expensive to sip on. It’s a blend of Speyside malts.

Nose: immediate scents of vanilla and caramel, something citrus, I do smell alcohol which is usually not a good sign.

Palate: Strong malt, creamy, sweet, honey tones

Finish: medium, a little spicy.

For 20-something dollars before tax this is a steal.

Snow update

Snow has finally started to melt, after what was a disastrous two weeks. It was almost up to my knees at some point in time. It made me realize that a carport is a necessity. Will start planting soon. Planning basil, thyme, oregano, sage, tarragon, lavender, peony tulips for the time being.

Skiing

Going to Whistler this coming weekend, hope it will be fun. This ski season was fantastic, Vail was wonderful, a true pinnacle of a ski resort. Given the snow situation I think all of March is firmly in skiing season this year.

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