Final Four

Georgetown has finally made it back to the final four!
During the last game against UNC - at one point, they were down by more the 10 points, but they came back and with 40 seconds left, Wallace made an critical three pointer to tie the game. in OT, the Hoyas was unstoppable, and out-performed UNC to earn the seat to the final four!

How exciting - I wish this happened when I was still in Georgetown!

The next game will be on Saturday March 31, 2007 at 6pm!

Scotch Tasting

Last Thursday I went to my first scotch tasting. As I get older, more and more of my friends are drinking scotch - something I know nothing about... so to learn more, I went to my first scotch tasting event. I was surprised to see how distinct the flavors in scotch were. Unlike wine tasting, where the I find the flavors more hidden, in scotch, it was in your face, you cannot miss the fruitiness, nor the smokiness....

We tasted the following scotch:

Glengoyne 17
This was very light, and very fruity, the favor of crispy apple will hit your senses immediately.

Region: Highlands
District: Highlands
Body: Medium, very firm and smooth
Palate: Rich flavors, clean fruitiness

Macallan 15 Fine Oak
This is extremely popular here in the US - almost everyone drinks Macallan. This was as if the scotch was dipped in caramel.

Region: Highlands
District: Speyside
Body: Full, smooth
Palate: Toffeeish, gently fruity

Dalmore Cigar Malt
Most interesting texture to the tongue, so smooth and slippery, oil like... and slides right through the tongue and down the throat.

Region: Highlands
District: Northern Highlands
Body: Firm, smooth
Palate: A hint of rum butter, hint of burnt sugar and faint smoke

Highland Park 18

Region: Highlands
District: Island Orkney
Body: Remarkably smooth
Palate: Lightly salty, pine nuts

Laphroaig
One gentleman at the tasting described this scotch as "Highland Park on steroids" - but to me, it was more like hospital patient smoking on his death bed. To me, it smelled like a pharmacy. It does have a nice smoky sensation, but after taking a few sips, everyone's breath smelled as if they have just been smoking

Region: Islay
District: South Shore
Body: Medium, oaky
Palate: Seaweed, salty, oily

Macallan Amber Liquor (Scotch)
yummm..... alcoholic maple syrup! If I through this on my morning pancakes it would be perfect. A perfect substitute for cognac, port or any after dinner drink!

Speed Dating

Speed Dating - I seem to have just discovered this new phenomena. But apparently, everyone else in the entire country knew about it. Never knew it was so popular - but I guess people do have trouble meeting people, hence might as well pay to go to some event where you know you will not be stuck with someone that bore you to death, and you know that is looking for the same thing that you are as well - love - or casual fun.

So ladies and gentlemen - here are the sites to try:


hurrydate.com
speeddating.com
8minutedating.com
pre-dating.com

This is the modern way - no more wasting time on blind dates - we want results and we want them fast, so time to meet the love of your life in 4min!