LIVING THE DRAM
Ever since tasting Tomatin's seasonal Cù Bòcan whiskies last year, I have bought bottles for both myself, and - the ultimate test - for friends, and have even converted a seasoned whisky drinker to "unlocking the unusual". You can see my notes on the Signature release here. I realise that I got so wrapped up... Continue Reading →
A couple of weeks ago, Nikka Whisky From The Barrel - one of the world’s best selling Japanese whiskies - lost its ability to actually call itself a “Japanese Whisky”. Yep, you read that right: the world-renowned whisky from Japan will no longer be called Japanese Whisky. Why is that? Well, in February 2021, a... Continue Reading →
Moscatel adds a new dimension to The Lakes Distillery’s The One whisky. Seduced by the floral nature of Moscatel wine, The Lakes Distillery has unveiled the latest cask finished expression of The One fine blended whisky. An uplifting and fragrant whisky, The One Moscatel has been finished in hand-selected Moscatel wine casks from southern Spain.... Continue Reading →
I don’t think that much more can be said about what a weird year 2020 was. I am forever an optimist though, and whilst I can’t deny the horrible times that we’ve had, I still think it important to look back and take stock: as I write this, I can say that I’ve made it... Continue Reading →
I seem to have said to many friends lately that this time of year always manages to bring about change. No matter how long I’ve been out of the education system now, it still seems that the start of the new academic year in September and October will bring about something new. This may be... Continue Reading →
Introducing The Whiskymaker’s Editions, Colheita. A diversion from their sherry-led house style, The Whiskymaker’s Editions Colheita is the first in a series of special-edition single malt whiskies from The Lakes Distillery which showcase whiskymaker Dhavall Gandhi’s sense of adventure in maturation and blending. Each unique bottling is an expression of creative freedom, the product of a playground where instinct, experience and inspiration roam... Continue Reading →
whisky unplugged 