Kilchoman, the Islay distillery so small and new that I've ridden in the backseat of a sedan with the founder, Anthony Wills.  But Kilchoman has grown up fast, and those in the know will happily purchase a bottle even though they have only aged a few years.  San Diego, it's time you've met Kilchoman.  We'll try a few of their base expressions, a few sold out rarities, and even a few private bottlings.  The distillery profile is peated but not…

We said last year that we would be rescheduling Teeling and here we are.  Eanna Ryan will be visiting us in Gaslamp for a scotch club level tasting.  In addition to their Trinity Series, we'll be trying the fancy 24yr and a 15yr Moscatel Finish not available in the United States.  Eanna will also bring the no-longer-available Single Cask just for us.   Dinner will be provided by our host, The Dubliner (formerly Dublin Square) and we will begin with an Irish…

Marko Karakasevic, owner/distiller at Charbay will be in town to do an event with SDSC. Marko will be bringing some of his current bottles PLUS some cask samples that have, in his own words, never been tasted outside his family. In addition, each of you will get a mini sample of the $400 Charbay III and a steak dinner. This event will be limited to 20 people due to space. Marko is flying in that night and SHOULD arrive 7:30…