We have been fortunate enough to feature a fair few posts on this site about the Douglas Laing & Co Remarkable Regional Malts series - click here for more. The range of blended malt whiskies look to celebrate each of the traditional whisky making regions of Scotland. Having started out with a single core release... Continue Reading →
News: Redbreast, Laphroaig, & Wire Works Announce New Malts
There’s been a hat trick of new malt announcements released today, and all from some of my favourite names in whisk(e)y across Ireland, Scotland, and England. [ed: hoping for a Welsh announcement soon!]* Redbreast 18yo Statements of age and intent are in order for Midleton’s Redbreast as they have announced a new ferment addition to... Continue Reading →
News: Arran Launches 26yo “Ewan’s Cut” for CHAS
Celebrity backed or endorsed whiskies are becoming more and more common place within the market. I’m sure there are always good intentions BUT when the main reason behind the endorsement is for a charitable purpose, then I’m right behind it! This week the Isle of Arran distillers have announced a collaboration with Ewan McGregor for... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Benromach Launches Limited Edition 50 Year Old
Benromach Distillery in Forres, Scotland, has launched a rare 50 Years Old single malt nurtured by master craftsmen over the past five decades. With an ABV of 54.6%, the whisky presents notes of lemon and subtle smoke on the nose. Stewed fruit aromas are complemented by orange zest and a hint of aged leather... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Henstone – Ex-Oloroso Sherry Cask
Its always great to see a local business do well and flourish, especially, when they make whisky! Since its origins in 2017, the team at Henstone have built an ever-increasing roster of releases with plenty of awards for the end products. Whilst the Toller family stay at the helm, last year saw a company restructure... Continue Reading →
News: Mackmyra Files For Bankruptcy
It would come as no surprise that Mackmyra has been one of my favourite distilleries in recent years. The sheer number of posts on here should be testament to that. It is devastating to hear then that the distillery has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The distillery has been in an odd state of flux... Continue Reading →