Author Archives: Roland Hardy Hartmann

The perfect whiskey glass

Monnier Whisky-Glas

In almost every bar, a whisky will be served in a tumbler or a large round glass. For a “blended” whiskey like that go right. However, for a noble single malt we recommend a special whiskey glass that looks like a grappa glass. In the narrow upper glass opening the special tastes of good drop […]

Why is it called Scotch Scotch?

Scotch whiskytime monnier

Scotch is derived from Scottish and actually denotes only the origin of the whisky. For many years, this term is written in British law and universally recognized as protected so that the geographical origin is ensured, no unfair competition can take place and the reputation of Scotch whiskey of quality and integrity is underpinned. In […]

Distillerie of Juni is the GRAPPA-Distillerie «Marolo» in Alba.

Whiskytime Monnier Marolo-Alba-Juni-2016

During the summer is not necessarily “Whiskytime”, but rather time for Grappa or Rum. Therefore we choose the Grappa-Distillerie Santa Teresa of Figli Marolo as our Distillerie of the month. A rather small family business which relies on good quality! Paolo Marolo and his son Vinzenzo are with heart and soul, always bring new creations […]

Whisky-Blind-Tasting: Donnerstag, 17. März 2016, 19 Uhr

Wollten Sie schon immer einmal Whisky blind verkosten? Am Donnerstag, 17. März 2016, 19.00 h bietet Monnier in der Whiskystube an der Büetigenstrasse 30 in Studen die Gelegenheit dazu Probieren Sie diverse Whisky – verlassen Sie sich auf Ihre Geschmacksnerven und erraten Sie welcher Dram es ist. Ein Blind-Tasting ist für Anfänger wie auch für […]