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New Arrival of the Week: The Balvenie Collection of Curious CasksEarlier this week I took a trip to Raffles, London for an event with The Balvenie Scotch whisky. The venue is an outpost of the legendary Singapore hotel and is…
The Hearach: What’s In A Name?According to Shakespeare, not that much, if his famous line were to be believed. But delve deeper into the story of The Hearach, and you will no doubt – as…
Best Small Batch WhiskiesEveryone 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…
Whisky: What’s the Best Single Malt for £40Suppose 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…
Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old ReviewGlenmorangie 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…
Discover the Perfect Peated Whisky For YouExploring 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…
A New Era of Antiquary Blended WhiskyThe 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…
The Big Interview: Allaster McKallaster, Scottish CommentatorIt’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…
Springbank – Visiting A Whisky LegendI 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…
Can Scotch Whisky Be Bottled Outside Scotland?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…
Whiskies You Searched For Father’s Day 2024Father’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…
Luxury Father’s Day Whisky Without the Luxury PriceSome 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…
New Arrival of the Week: Lochlea Cask Strength – Batch 2This 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 –…
Father’s Day Whiskies For All the Different Dads Out ThereNot 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…
What is the Difference Between Irish and Scotch Whisky?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…
Top 10: Whiskies That Won’t Hurt Your WalletAre 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*….
