We’ve written about Mackmyra several times on this site and, for us, it is the spiritual home (as it were) of Swedish whisky. The distillery sells a steadily increasing number of core range whiskies, which are all excellent (see here). However, it is the distillery's nature of innovation and experimentation that leads to their more … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Mackmyra – Vintersol
At Whisky Unplugged, we have kept a keen eye on the development of the Cooper King distillery and have closely followed and shared the stories and progress of Abbie and Chris' DIY start-up distillery. We have received the following press release about some exciting partnerships that will continue to help the distillery grow. Whilst it … Continue reading Press Release: Cooper King Enters Into New Partnerships
For this post we look at the final release in this year's Loch Lomond series of special edition releases to celebrate all things golf for The Open 2019. The oldest recruit to the 2019 releases is the Colin Montgomerie Three Wood Matured, a 25 year old limited edition single malt whisky release. [ed: We do … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Loch Lomond – Three Wood Matured 25yo
Well, it is the third day of The Open today, and so we are looking at a third release by Loch Lomond as part of their continued allegiance with golfing masters: the Vintage 2002. This whisky has been created in collaboration with Kerr Cellars - a fine wines business set up by top US golfer … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Loch Lomond – Vintage 2002 (Kerr Cellars)
This Thursday (18th July 2019), the Open Championship tees off for its 148th annual meet. With the world's eyes set to watch the Royal Portrush golf course in Northern Ireland for 4 days of the world's golfing elite competing against one another, their sponsors Loch Lomond Group, have marked the occasion with the new "Open Course … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Loch Lomond – Royal Portrush 19yo (Claret Wood Finish)
This is a story of firsts. Or at least, the firsts in a long time. The whiskey 'The Gael' represents the first release by the 'J.J. Corry' brand of The Chapel Gate Irish Whiskey Company, the first licensed Irish whiskey bonders "in living memory". Let's unpack that statement. Firstly, whiskey bonding, is the traditional art … Continue reading Tasting Notes: J.J. Corry – The Gael
When you think of Scotland - or at least the stereotypical thoughts of Scotland - scotch whisky is always amongst the first of the mental images to come to the mind's eye. It certainly is over here, anyway. Another is golf. For years, the two have gone hand in hand, and until recent years, Glenmorangie … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Loch Lomond – The Open Special Edition (Director’s Cut)
