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Sean Kincaid
Oct 21, 20243 min read
Two Stacks: Double Barrel - Single Pot Still
a truly unique pot still whiskey that will please the most ardent Irish Whiskey lover as well as draw in the new-to-whiskey drinkers.
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Sean Kincaid
Sep 27, 20243 min read
Whisk(e)y Season Is Upon Us
Annually, as the summer winds down, and the cool breezes of fall start to blow, there is a sense felt deep inside every whiskey...
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Sean Kincaid
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Latest Update, Canada's Best, Upcoming events
I hope you are all well and enjoying the spring weather (its currently snowing as I type this on the last day of April. In March, I...
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Sean Kincaid
Feb 11, 20244 min read
Killowen Cask #KD039 (Canada Exclusive Part 1)
A full review of A Canada Exclusive release from my 2023 Distillery of the Year, Killowen! I will start this review off by stating the...
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Sean Kincaid
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Quick Dark Cloud Update
I just figured I would check in and give a few updates as to whats happening in the Dark Cloud world. Some recent happenings and some...
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Sean Kincaid
Nov 26, 20236 min read
To The MOON Alice!!!
The oft-repeated commentary on Canadian Whisky is that we in Canada hoard the good stuff and send all the low quality, mass produced...
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Sean Kincaid
Nov 25, 20231 min read
Guess Who's Back
Well, I will start off by saying thank you. Thanks for sticking with me, keeping engagement on Instagram to a high level, and for...
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Sean Kincaid
Jul 10, 20232 min read
Officially Unveiled
Well I will keep this one short and sweet. The secret is finally able to be shared and the sneak peeks have ended and the official DARK...
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Sean Kincaid
Jun 3, 20233 min read
Back In The Saddle
Hey everyone....A quick recap and update for you. Plus some upcoming events and a sneak preview of what might be a very cool summer in...
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Sean Kincaid
Mar 26, 20232 min read
Upcoming DarkCloud Events
Well, after an absolutely insanely busy yet most fun March, I am taking the last week of March and the first week of April to relax,...
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Sean Kincaid
Mar 3, 202311 min read
Midleton Distillery, Once An Irish Whiskey Saviour, Are They Now Out Of Touch and Being Left Behind?
I first want to start this article off by stating one thing…I enjoy all the whiskeys presently produced at the Midleton Distillery. In...
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Sean Kincaid
Feb 18, 20231 min read
St. Paddy's Day week and Charity Events
Hello all, This is another quick update to add onto the list of upcoming events that I will be hosting or appearing at. St. Paddy's Week...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 30, 20234 min read
DarkCloud WHISKY OF THE YEAR 2022 Review
Killowen Barantuil Cask #KD001 Background The first cask ever produced by Killowen Distillery. There were only 232 bottles produced from...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 29, 20233 min read
DarkCloud Whisky of the Year #2 Review
Tobermory 11 Year Sherry Finish Background Distilled in November 2007 Bottled in January 2019 Bourbon matured for 9 years and 4 months...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 28, 20233 min read
DarkCloud Whisky of the Year #3 Review
Glengoyne 25 Year DarkCloud Whisky of the Year #3 Background Matured in hand selected sherry casks. Each Sherry cask takes a minimum 6...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 27, 20233 min read
DarkCloud Whisky of the Year #4 Review
Boulder The Trailhead DarkCloud Whisky of the Year #4 Background American Single Malt Whiskey 100% Malted Barley Two single casks of...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 26, 20233 min read
DarkCloud Whisky of the Year #5 Review
Amrut Spectrum 004 DarkCloud Whisky of the Year #5 Background Indian Single Malt Whisky Initially matured in ex-bourbon casks Finished in...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 26, 20231 min read
Updates and Solidified Appearances
Just a quick update now that a few dates and events have been solidified. March 16th - Bushmills Lineup Tasting with The DarkCloud...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 18, 20234 min read
A REVIEW MOST THOUGHT WOULDN’T EVER HAPPEN
Glenallachie 11 Year PX Finish Background I will start this off by simply stating, that if you have followed my journey over the past...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 15, 20237 min read
Sample Sharing: A Glorious Part of the Whisky Community
Have you ever seen a post on whiskygram, or whiskytube and thought to yourself “Self, I would really like to try that whisky I just saw,...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 12, 20236 min read
4 OF A KIND - 1 OF A KIND REVIEWS
Wemyss Malts Single Cask Review(s) Four Different Single Cask, Single Malts in One Review Pertinent Information After Derby Day - 29 Year...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 10, 20231 min read
DarkClouds on the Horizon
Just a quick update to some upcoming happenings in the DarkCloud world in the near future. Some tastings and events I will be involved in...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 3, 20233 min read
When a “Whisky of the Year” Raises Eyebrows - Integrity in Whisky Writing
So, it's that time of the year where calendars are flipped or replaced altogether, the Christmas feasts are devoured for days on end, and...
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Sean Kincaid
Jan 1, 20233 min read
A Great Whisky From Canada's Best Distillery
Two Brewers Release 33 Introduction Two Brewers is a unique whisky for many reasons. One, it's in the Yukon Territory in Canada which...
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Sean Kincaid
Dec 27, 20221 min read
2022 Dark Cloud Whisky Awards
Just a quick update from me today. I have drank through a ton of whiskies this year and I have made a few lists of my favourites for the...
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Sean Kincaid
Dec 18, 20224 min read
I WANTED TO HATE THIS SO BAD
Photo Credit - @jeremypue Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest Prepping the trek 2022 Limited edition from Glenmorangie Follows in the...
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Sean Kincaid
Dec 17, 20221 min read
New Events Coming up
A few events coming up: December 22nd - Live on Instagram with Jeremy Pue (7pm Mountain Time) First Two weeks January - DarkCloud's Best...
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Sean Kincaid
Dec 9, 20223 min read
Going another new direction with GrainHenge Whisky
GrainHenge Arrowwood Whisky GrainHenge distillery is housed in the Troubled Monk brewery in Red Deer Alberta, Canada. Brewers turned...
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Sean Kincaid
Dec 6, 20223 min read
Warehouse 1 Magic
Laphroaig Cairdeas 2022 Warehouse 1 Here we have the latest limited edition from the south Islay distillery, Laphroaig. Their annual...
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Sean Kincaid
Dec 5, 20223 min read
A sherry cask deep in the haunts of Campbelltown
The Gauldrons Sherry Cask Finish Pertinent Information: Made up of single cask single malts from the Campbelltown region of Scotland....
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Sean Kincaid
Nov 24, 20221 min read
Well....this is a new step on my whisky journey
I figured over the last few months, that maybe having my own actual webpage may streamline my thoughts and various other whisky...
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Sean Kincaid
Latest Update, Canada's Best, Upcoming events
I hope you are all well and enjoying the spring weather (its currently snowing as I type this on the last day of April. In March, I...
Sean Kincaid
Quick Dark Cloud Update
I just figured I would check in and give a few updates as to whats happening in the Dark Cloud world. Some recent happenings and some...
Sean Kincaid
Guess Who's Back
Well, I will start off by saying thank you. Thanks for sticking with me, keeping engagement on Instagram to a high level, and for...
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