We have loved following the development of The Lakes Distillery since it opened in 2011 and have enjoyed several visits to the site (see here and here). The distillery has constantly thought big and dreamed bigger. As their whisky has developed, and their branding has evolved, we are happy to share a press release about... Continue Reading →
New Miniature Arriving – Expect Disruption!
We are thrilled to announce that we have a baby due to arrive within the Whisky Unplugged family! With certain aspects of our lives having taken over within the last year, 2 of the original contributors on here have taken a back seat and so too must I. As any parent will know, the upcoming... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Cooper King Enters Into New Partnerships
At Whisky Unplugged, we have kept a keen eye on the development of the Cooper King distillery and have closely followed and shared the stories and progress of Abbie and Chris' DIY start-up distillery. We have received the following press release about some exciting partnerships that will continue to help the distillery grow. Whilst it... Continue Reading →
2018 Unplugged: Our Top Ten Whiskies Of The Year!
From all of us at Whisky Unplugged, we wish you all a very happy new year and all the very best for 2019. As we head forward into the new year, we look to build on our contributions to date, with some exciting projects coming up, and so here is our reflection on the whisk(e)y... Continue Reading →
The Lakes Distillery – A Visit To The Future
When M + T merrily agreed to visit the Lakes Distillery (“TLD”) for their bloggers event, we were slightly unsure as to what to expect. After all, TLD is still a baby in the world of whisky, so what would we be tasting/discussing? Well the honest truth is...a bit of everything! TLD are very welcoming... Continue Reading →
Orkney Unplugged: Our Top Ten!
Why bother with Orkney? Well, two things spring to mind for whisky drinkers: Highland Park and Scapa! However, as WU discovered, there is so much more to Orkney than this fine pair of distilleries. If natural beauty and some of the most important historical sites in Northern Europe pique your interest, then read on for... Continue Reading →