Everyone loves a small batch whiskey. So much better than a big batch one. Nobody wants a big batch. So for all your small batch lovers out there, we have…
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Category: Whisky
Check out the all latest news relating to whisky – including Scotch Whisky, American Whiskey, Irish Whiskey, Japanese Whisky; whisky styles including single malt, blended malt, blended whisky and grain whisky; top whisky-producing regions like Islay, Speyside and The Highlands; and top distilleries and brands like Ardbeg, Balvenie, Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Lagavulin, Laphroaig and Macallan.
Alright, let’s start by getting the usual PSA* out of the way: The ‘best’ way to drink whisky ultimately comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer to add a…
Suppose you’re looking for an excellent single malt whisky for £40. Why else would you click on this blog? Well, that’s what we’ve got here. And we really tried very…
We’ve got a Master of Malt exclusive for you this week. A single cask single malt from America with an unusual finish. It’s Westland Cask 6205! But before we look…
Glenmorangie has launched a new Scotch whisky this week. A very fancy one indeed. Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old. We headed to The Saatchi Gallery…
You may have noticed that there’s some kind of football tournament going on in Germany at the moment. It’s all over the telly. Yes, it’s the Euros, when Europe’s premier…
With so many independent bottlers out there, it’s sometimes not clear what some of them can bring that distilleries themselves can’t. But the inaugural releases from The Heart Cut, a…
Exploring the world of peated whiskies is like embarking on a journey through a landscape rich in tradition, flavour, and aroma. So let’s go on one together. Whether you’re new…
The Antiquary lays claim to being one of Scotland’s oldest whisky brands and with its range of impressively aged blended whisky having just undergone a revamp, we’re taking a closer…
It’s the Euros and it just so happens that we have collaborated with a Scottish sporting hero to release a new That Boutique-y Whisky Company Expression. Almost as if we…
I was soaked to the bones, properly shivering and shaking, when I was handed my first dram of whisky directly from the cask in the Springbank warehouses. To say I…
A short and sweet blog today answering a question we’ve been asked a couple of times recently: Can Scotch whisky be bottled outside Scotland? No. Very short and sweet. Goodnight…
These rare bourbons provide a variety of complex and rich flavours, making them perfect for any bourbon connoisseur looking to add something special to their collection. Please appreciate that we…
Father’s Day is on the horizon and we know you’re after some top whisky to spoil dad with. We know this because we’ve done some research into it. We asked…
Some whiskies just taste luxurious, they’re rich, round and smoother than a Basil Rathbone in a cashmere smoking jacket. Just the kind of thing that your dad is going to…
This week we have not one, but TWO exciting new arrivals to shout about because award-winning Ayrshire distillery, Lochlea, has launched its second cask strength whisky: Lochlea Cask Strength –…
Not all dads are the same. But most drinks round-up for Father’s Day ignore the multiplicity of dad types out there – they just say, here are some whiskies, buy…
Understanding Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky and what distinguishes them from each other is not as simple as you might think. Mostly because there’s a lot of misinformation, myths, and…
Are you a whisky enthusiast on a budget? We empathise, we relate, and we are here to help. Below are ten great whiskies, all of them coming in under £35*….
If your dad is a whisky lover, then you’ll want something impressive to present on Father’s Day, which is coming soon don’t you know? There are tonnes of excellent ideas…