Whisky and Spirits News, Features and Reviews - Page 207

Ardbeg Galileo
Ardbeg Galileo

This is (at this stage) just a rumour. But there are rumours, and there are rumours. I’d be inclined to say that I’m probably over 90% that this is happening….

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
New Products – Origin Single Estate Gins
New Products – Origin Single Estate Gins

Okay – this is a big one. Those of you who follow me on twitter may have seen a few somewhat maniacal tweets surrounding the equipment we recently purchased (a…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Feis Ile 2012, Day 8
Feis Ile 2012, Day 8

We’ve lost Gareth. Poor chap had to leave on a jet plane early this morning and miss this day of wonderful days…drumroll please… Ardbeg Day! Yes, my malty children, it was…

Cat SpencerCat Spencer
Feis Ile 2012, Day 7
Feis Ile 2012, Day 7

Onward Malting solidiers! Marching as to…more drams. So many drams… We’ve done it again, we have! Had the bespectacled lads over from Cask Strength last night for ribs and more ribs….

Cat SpencerCat Spencer
Feis Ile 2012, Day 5
Feis Ile 2012, Day 5

The clouds have rolled in. I blame the boys from Cask Strength who arrived yesterday and surely brought the cold and fog with them. After last night’s pass out fest…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Feis Ile 2012, Day 4
Feis Ile 2012, Day 4

Wellity, wellity, wellity…as you may have read yesterday, our day began with the Balvenie Boys driving the Malt Mobile away from the Master of Malt cottage at 6.30am with minimal…

Cat SpencerCat Spencer
Feis Ile 2012, Day 3
Feis Ile 2012, Day 3

I’ll begin from the end and work backwards today as Balvenie has done a number on my brain and it’s the only way I can recollect the events preceding this…

Cat SpencerCat Spencer
Feis Ile 2012, Day 2
Feis Ile 2012, Day 2

Having survived the wilds of Edinburgh and a skin-of-our-teeth race for the last ferry to Islay from Kennacraig, we found ourselves settled in to our exquisite cottage on Islay quite…

Cat SpencerCat Spencer
Feis Ile 2012, Day 1
Feis Ile 2012, Day 1

I woke up, and removed myself from bed with the cautiousness of a man who has just undergone complicated surgery. Unbelievable. Despite my memory rendering the last few hours in…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Feis Ile 2012, Day 0
Feis Ile 2012, Day 0

It all started so well. The Master of Malt Mobile was pimped, packed with drams and a simply outrageous selection of fine booze, and we were ready to go by…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Title: Win Free Stuff By Bothering us on Islay
Title: Win Free Stuff By Bothering us on Islay

So – it’s that time of year again – Feis Ile, the Islay Whisky festival, time. We went along for the first time last year, and despite several fates befalling…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Breaking News: Women drink whiskyBreaking News: Women drink whisky

Yes, Women drink whisky. I know what you’re thinking: The shock! The horror! Scratch that. You’re thinking: I know. Boring. Old news. Who gives a doodle? Full disclosure: until 3…

Cat SpencerCat Spencer
£100 Bounty for Responsibly Sourced Juniper
£100 Bounty for Responsibly Sourced Juniper

Okay, so here’s the thing – I’ve got a reasonably good idea. It’s a secret for now, but won’t be for much longer – in fact to those of you…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Glenfiddich: The World’s Highest Whisky Tasting
Glenfiddich: The World’s Highest Whisky Tasting

The weather may have thwarted the brave Walking with the Wounded team’s attempt on the summit of Everest, but their journey is still an inspiring story. And tonight, they will…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt
Master of Malt win ‘Online Retailer of the Year’ at the World Whiskies Awards 2012
Master of Malt win ‘Online Retailer of the Year’ at the World Whiskies Awards 2012

Well – last week was quite a week. Further to staying up unfeasibly late on Tuesday drinking Hot chocolate and Lemonade into the wee hours with the lovely folk at…

Ben EllefsenBen Ellefsen
Japan rules at World Whisky Awards 2012
Japan rules at World Whisky Awards 2012

Japanese distillers made a fine showing last night at Whisky Magazine’s 6th annual World Whisky Awards. Yamazaki scooped the coveted Best Single Malt Whisky award for its 25 Year Old…

Master of MaltMaster of Malt