LIVING THE DRAM
My annual St. David’s Day post looks at another particularly Welsh instalment from a Welsh whisky maker. So much so, the name doesn’t have a direct English word to translate to. Hiraeth (pronounced “hear-eye-th”) is a traditional Welsh word which Penderyn describes as “a longing for your homeland, your heritage, and your very being”. I’ve... Continue Reading →
Despite taking the foot off the gas in terms of posts this year, I think I’ve actually tried more new whiskies than in previous years. That’s in terms of new whiskies that have been released on the market AND established names and bottles that are simply new to me. Looking back over the year and... Continue Reading →
Last month, the Whisky Unplugged stars aligned as my favourite pub in Chester, The Brewery Tap, held a ticketed whisky tasting evening in the snug. The Tap (as it is more commonly known) is an outstanding building with a fantastic history, dating back to medieval times. The main bar area is situated inside a former... 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 →
64 years is a long old time. Just to be clear though: that is not the age of this whisky! No, that is the length of time between the Welsh National football team’s appearances at the FIFA World Cup finals. Prior to the 2022 tournament, the first and only time that Wales had previously made... Continue Reading →
2022 has been a notable year for exploring new whiskies and distilleries. Whilst being able to actually go out and taste new whiskies now that the world has opened up a bit more, I have also been lucky enough to swap whiskies, attend a plethora of tweet tastings, and have signed up to the OurWhisky... Continue Reading →
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