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It’s Monday, which means everyone’s favourite bearded present giver has another amazing Super Wish ready to go. That’s me, #WhiskySanta! Happy December, my festive friends! The merriest of months has…
Who wants to win a load of goodies that will make Christmas shopping that much easier this year? Well, you’re in the right place. We’ve got not one, but TWO…
What do whisky lovers want for Christmas? That’s a question we can answer, not just because we’re the best whisky shop in the world but because we too are whisky…
Alright, so we’ve told you what we love for Christmas. Please consult our What whisky lovers want for Christmas blog for all the top tips. It’s very useful. But so…
When is a whisky distilled in Scotland not a Scotch whisky? When it’s been aged and bottled outside Scotland. No, I’m not referring to some Japanese blends, I’m talking about…
‘Christmas cake’ is often used as a descriptor in tasting notes for whisky. Sherry cask ageing in particular can taste especially festive with all those dried fruit and spice nuances….
There are many drinks that claim to be Christmas in a glass but we think that a new release from the Spirit of Yorkshire distillery might well take the biscuit,…
UPDATE: Congratulations to @blueorchidtarot on Instagram, #WhiskySanta granted their wish so we’re sending them the £2,350 Glen Grant 1954 (Gordon & MacPhail)! Heavens above! I’m feeling Christmassy now. The weather…
A most merry of Christmases awaits the lucky winner of our new competition. Ever wanted to see a Scotch whisky distillery? Well, here’s your chance. The folks at Aberfeldy Distillery…
Waterford Distillery was founded by Mark Reynier and some of the team behind the Bruichladdich revival with a mission: to demonstrate that terroir exists in whisky. Each batch of barley…
Our first ever Black Friday bottling is here: Caol Ila 14 Year Old – Black Friday! Click on the link to get your bottle now. Caol Ila 14 Year Old…
What’s the association with Bell’s Scotch whisky and Christmas? Well it might well be in the name, bells ringing out for Christmas day and all that. Or it might be…
Maybe we have a little bit of bias, but in our opinion, whisky is one of the most thoughtful gifts. Because the choices are so seemingly endless, you have to…
We’re starting the week with a very special limited edition single malt from one of our favourite independent distilleries. It’s Arran 17 Year Old! The Isle of Arran Distillery has…
UPDATE: Congratulations to Gerard Hepton on Instagram, #WhiskySanta granted their wish so we’re sending them a bottle of Bunnahabhain 40 Year Old! Ho, ho, ho! Another week has come around…
The terrific folks at Teeling Distillery are seriously spoiling you folks. Not just by creating delicious Irish whiskey and being one of the leading lights of the Irish whiskey revolution…
From Canadian blends in incredible value single malts, here’s a guide to affordable whisky. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a great bottle. When I…
You may have noticed that certain age statement single malts have become very expensive recently. It’s sad but reflects the demand for these famous whiskies. Producers charge what they think…
UPDATE: Congratulations to Michael Smith on Facebook, #WhiskySanta granted their wish so we’re sending them a bottle of Laphroaig 30 Year Old – The Ian Hunter Story Book 1: Unique…