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  • The Finish – The Black Dog Chronicles

    Ah, I come to the end of my journey with Black Dog Whisky. I have learned a lot more than when I started out. It’s been fun to know the tiny details that go into the making of my Dad’s favourite drink. Over this one month, I have exchanged so many notes with him. I…

  • Pure Gold – The Black Dog Chronicles

    Twilight beckons to the cityscape Another day has passed me by I yearn, I know not for what As I look towards the dim lit sky She offers me soothing company As my thoughts go wander I know I should be here, somehow But my heart is there, yonder And even as her touch mesmerizes…

  • The Know How – The Black Dog Chronicles

    So, they say there is a method to do everything. Some even endorse there is a method in madness. I say whatever works for you! Now since we were doing the Black Dog Chronicles, and this was almost turning into a biography of Dad, I went to him yet again. I wanted to know how…

  • Centenary Celebrations – The Black Dog Chronicles

    The Black Dog Centenary Scotch, now known as Black Reserve Centenary, is a rich and rare premium blended Scotch whisky loaded with exceptional characters. It is blended to perfection with a multitude of malt spirits chosen from the various regions of Scotland. An eight-year-old Scotch, blended from 32 different aged single malt and grain whiskies, it…

  • The Key to 21 – The Black Dog Chronicles

    Turning 21 is a milestone across the world. You are now an adult in the true sense of the word. How much that statement holds worth, only time will tell. However, why put the celebrations on hold? 21 is an age that is the culmination of your childhood, adolescence and the better part of your…

  • Glass Act – The Black Dog Chronicles

    Did you know that whisky does not have a dedicated glass in which it can be consumed? Large mouth glasses or tumblers as they are called have been used forever. More recently, tulip shaped whisky glasses have made an appearance. They are wide at the base and taper towards the top, in the shape of…

  • Third time’s the Charm- The Black Dog Chronicles

      Have you ever baked a cake? Well, if you have, you’d know that in order for the baking powder to mix evenly across the flour, you have to sieve it thrice. Yes, all of mum’s instructions during the Christmas sweet making sessions stayed back, somewhere inside my head. Why three times I wonder? Come…

  • What’s in a name? – The Black Dog Chronicles

    Ms. Duarte had a commanding presence. When she spoke, we listened. And so, when she announced a spectacular prize, we knew she meant business. All we had to do was think of anything in the world that did not have a name. Seemed easy to us fourth graders. At that age you believe anything. Needless…

  • Breaking the Ice – The Black Dog Chronicles

    “You are overdressed,” he said. His nonchalant comment made my heart sink. I was particularly fond of this peacock-blue salwaar kameez. He didn’t notice. His attention was focused on the crystal tumbler he held. The glass cut work definitely belonged to a worthy craft-smith. I was still nursing my wounds; he made his way to…