Earlier this week we saw the launch of a new whisky within the Diageo family: Haig Club. This "collaboration" expression was launched by none other than David Beckham. With such a star involved it kinda feels like a real-life version of Bill Murray's Bob Harris advertising Suntory in the film Lost In Translation, albeit Mr Beckham... Continue Reading →
Scotland Says “No”
So... despite being a very close affair, Scotland has voted against its independence from the UK and the European Union. Firstly, we should state that we do not believe that the "no" vote was anti-patriotic. Far from it. If anything, it was a vote in favour of maintaining Scottish development. But... given that scotch whisky... Continue Reading →
For Peat’s Sake!?
If you enjoy a smoky kick to your whisky then chances are that you'll already know your best friend's name is 'peat'. Peat itself is quite an interesting entity (if you're into that sort of thing) and represents something that is hundreds of years in the making. Personally, I was pretty blown away to find... Continue Reading →
Whisky: Scotch Independence?
As we approach 18th Sept 2014, the debate rages on throughout Scotland and the UK about whether or not the Scots should vote for Scottish independence. For whisky drinkers, this mirrors one question that has often considered too: do I stick to just scotch whisky or not? The answer is that only you can really... Continue Reading →
Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Your Starter For 10
It's probably fair to say that one of the most intimidating aspects about drinking single malt whisky is the price associated with it. It's one of the things that can make it elitist and can put a lot of people off. To play devil's advocate though, if you were paying rent on a place for... Continue Reading →