LIVING THE DRAM
The John Walker & Sons whisky machine has been running since their grocery opened in 1820. Whisky sales from the store led to them launching their own blended scotch whisky in 1865. What was originally their “Old Highland Whisky” went on to become recognised by its white label, and was later joined by its older... Continue Reading →
Pushing the boundaries of flavour creation: The Lakes Distillery and Selfridges unveil The Whiskymaker’s Editions Odyssey. United by a passion for curiosity and creativity, The Lakes Distillery and Selfridges proudly introduce The Whiskymaker's Editions Odyssey, the second limited-edition single malt whisky in their partnership. Inviting you on a voyage of discovery through different styles of... Continue Reading →
The Stauning distillery started in 2005 and was the brainchild of 9 good friends. I love their origins story and here’s how they tell it… A remote village on the West Coast of Denmark, nine friends (a doctor, a chef, a butcher, a teacher, a helicopter pilot and four engineers), two small pot stills and... Continue Reading →
Since it’s inception in 2000, the flagship Penderyn distillery in the Brecon Beacons has been producing its signature malt whisky using its Faraday still. This has been an unpeated spirit, i.e. it has been without any peated malt barley in the mix. Their second site in Llandudno was opened in 2021 with peat in mind... Continue Reading →
The Lakes distillery have been somewhat prolific of late. Numerous Whiskymaker’s Editions have been released, which demonstrate individual different styles and influences on their spirit, along with the issue of their first “Whiskymaker’s Project” - a showcase of 7 bottlings each with a different ex-sherry cask influence - essentially demonstrating the breadth of flavours available... Continue Reading →
Today makes the 75th anniversary of Douglas Laing & Co’s whisky ventures. Over the last decade or so their series of Remarkable Regional Malts have built on that legacy of whisky knowledge to showcase the classic flavour profiles of the “traditional” scotch whisky making regions. Many a whisky nerd/enthusiast can (and will) debate about whether... Continue Reading →
whisky unplugged 