LIVING THE DRAM
When I think of a good independent bottler of single malt scotch whiskies, I often think of someone bottling a corker of a Caol Ila. There have been numerous great examples of them across a variety of different ages and barrels. The malt just lends itself to great single casks. So… how does Saltire make... Continue Reading →
Given the centuries of history behind scotch whisky, the Deanston distillery is a relatively ‘new’ distillery, having first opened its doors in 1966. The site itself is actually inside an only cotton mill which has stood tall alongside the River Teith since 1785, and it is in fact powered by the river itself via its... Continue Reading →
Now… I need to tread carefully here. I am dealing with a fan favourite. So extreme is the love for the Springbank distillery that their regular age statement expressions and core releases now seem to have a waiting list for those willing to partake - and at a price that is some 150-200% above the... Continue Reading →
The stills at the Ardmore distillery have been running since 1898 and were reportedly for a long time been Scotland’s only lightly peated highland single malt (sat inside what is more readily referred to as the Speyside region). The distillery was originally built by the Teacher family for production of their longstanding Teacher’s Highland Cream... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year we shared Highland Park’s news that the distillery was having to shut down for some time (see Highland Park Closes Its Gates). Whilst the site is being refurbished the devil makes work for idle hands… Today the distillery has launched its brand new look for its fire range releases. Gone are the... Continue Reading →
Leading independent Scotch whisky distillery The GlenAllachie debuts the first single malt to join its Master of Wood series: a 17-year-old Mizunara & Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish. Spearheaded by whisky maker of 52 years, Billy Walker, the multi-award-winning Speyside producer is known for its flair for sourcing and managing both quality and unusual casks... Continue Reading →
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