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The sun is starting to peek through the clouds once more and there’s that glorious feeling of love in the air. Is that because Valentine’s Day is creeping closer and…

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Dramboree 2014 – Tickets on Sale Tomorrow!
Dramboree 2014 – Tickets on Sale Tomorrow!

Dramboree 2014: “July 4, 5, 6 – Scotland. Whisky. Fun.” What more could you possibly need to know?! Well, Dramboree is a fun and informal annual whisky weekend of the…

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Wizards of Whisky 2014 Winners!
Wizards of Whisky 2014 Winners!

For the longest time, I’ve had a suspicion about That Boutique-y Whisky Company being full of powerful wizards, what with the lightning-bolt shaped scars on their heads, their ability to…

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Glenmorangie Companta
Glenmorangie Companta

Glenmorangie’s Private Edition range really took the spotlight this year when Jim Murray named the 19 year old, Ealanta, World Whisky of the Year 2014. Jim claimed Ealanta stole the…

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Master of Cocktails – The Highball
Master of Cocktails – The Highball

For this week’s #MasterofCocktails, we’re making a Highball. Incredibly refreshing, and probably in my all-time top three aperitifs. Well, top 5 anyway… (Martini, Negroni, Campari-Soda…) Yep. Top 5. Now, whilst…

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More Boutique-y Whisky. New releases from Kilchoman, Glentauchers, Littlemill and Glen Garioch.
More Boutique-y Whisky. New releases from Kilchoman, Glentauchers, Littlemill and Glen Garioch.

Well that was quite a Christmas. In fact it’s been so busy that 4 new releases have passed us by with nary a mention. Changing that, now I am here…

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Adnams Release Their First Ever Whiskies!
Adnams Release Their First Ever Whiskies!

When asked if I fancied a trip to Southwold I didn’t have to do a lot of thinking. A chance to visit a lovely coastal town, get some fresh, sea…

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Bowmore 50 Year Old 1961
Bowmore 50 Year Old 1961

Hello, my name’s Mike. If you remember me at all, you’ll probably know me as the chap who wrote tasting notes and things, and used the word “soupcon” too much….

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That Boutique-y Whisky Company is back. 4 more belters in time for Christmas.
That Boutique-y Whisky Company is back. 4 more belters in time for Christmas.

42. I’ll save you the trouble of counting. Turns out that it’s not only the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything, but is also the…

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Heavy Sherry, Fresh Bourbon, Grain and ‘something a bit special’. TBWC strikes again.
Heavy Sherry, Fresh Bourbon, Grain and ‘something a bit special’. TBWC strikes again.

Told you we’d be back soon (and we’re not done yet)… Another week, and another 4 brand-spanking-new releases from That Boutique-y Whisky Company have hit the shelves in time for…

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Master of Cocktails – The Scottish Gold Rush
Master of Cocktails – The Scottish Gold Rush

Welcome to the second instalment of Master of Cocktails, our new cocktail recipe feature on Twitter each and every Sunday evening (#MasterofCocktails), followed by a write up here on the…

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Ardbeg TracTOUR!
Ardbeg TracTOUR!

Ever been stuck behind a tractor on a narrow road on Islay? Or anywhere else for that matter? Ardbeg, it seems, have created the perfect solution… With a little help…

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Glenfarclas & Hine 1953 – The Auld Alliance
Glenfarclas & Hine 1953 – The Auld Alliance

Back at the end of May, just before all the busyness and rushing about, Ben and I attended a very special event, which I was no doubt supposed to write…

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The Balvenie Whisky Fête & Tun 1401 – Batch 8
The Balvenie Whisky Fête & Tun 1401 – Batch 8

We are currently in the midst of The Balvenie Whisky Fête, which runs from 13th-15th June, with many of you no doubt planning on heading down there this weekend. London’s…

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North British, Dailuaine, Glen Moray, Tomintoul and Auchroisk. New Whisky from That Boutique-y Whisky Company.
North British, Dailuaine, Glen Moray, Tomintoul and Auchroisk. New Whisky from That Boutique-y Whisky Company.

Would you believe it’s been over a quarter of a year since the last batch of releases from That Boutique-y Whisky Company? Amazing. It’s almost like we had other stuff…

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Feis Ile 2013: The Islay Whisky Roundup!
Feis Ile 2013: The Islay Whisky Roundup!

It’s fair to say that Feis Ile aka That Boutique-y Whisky Company On Tour 2013 was a rip-roaring success! Enjoyment was had by all, 3 fantastic Competitions were run and…

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