July 2018
Kil-Bottle Night
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…
Find out more »June 2018
Teeling with Eanna Ryan
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…
Find out more »May 2018
Charbay with Master Distiller Marko Karakasevic
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…
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Deanston/Ledaig at San Telmo
San Diego Scotch Club will be visited by John Pauley who will be presenting a great lineup of Deanston and Ledaig. Deanston, aside from being a short drive from Glasgow, was featured in the film, the Angel's Share (probably for that same reason) and has built up a much improved core range. Ledaig is the peated line of Tobermorys (just as Longrow is to Springbank) and has been quietly known in whisky circles for years as underappreciated and delicious. Our…
Find out more »Irish Whiskey Night
Ireland has been making whiskey for hundreds (or more) years and it's about time that the club took a peak at what they are doing. SDSC has teemed up with Dublin Square for a unique night of Irish fun. We are going to be in the Gaslamp district in our own private space to taste four Irish whiskies and a cocktail. The evening will include one appetizer, an ounce each of four whiskies and a choice of four cocktails that…
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