LIVING THE DRAM
The rise and rise of Japanese whisky can be dated back 90 years to 1934 and the foundation of what we now know as Nikka. The Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries form part of the now-giant Japanese whisky establishment and this whisky features malt whiskies from those sites. This bottle is one of their more signature/infamous... Continue Reading →
Berry Bros. & Rudd, the leading wine and spirits merchant, continues to demonstrate its commitment to celebrating the finest spirits from around the world with the launch of its 2024 Spring Release. Building upon a rich history and tradition of excellence, the latest spirits lineup showcases an exceptional selection of whiskies and rum from both... Continue Reading →
This year sees Walsh Whiskey celebrate 25 years of championing Irish Whiskies, and so, for St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d recognise my favourite of their whiskies that I’ve tried to date. Walsh Whiskey have two distinct brands which look to replicate and enhance traditional Irish whiskey making methods: Copper Pot and The Irishman. Whilst... Continue Reading →
For all the experimentation and sheer number of releases in Ardbeg’s 21st Century incarnation, their core range of whiskies has seldom changed. The flagship Ardbeg 10 was joined by the Uigaedail and Corryvreckan during the first few years of its renaissance and remained so until 2017 when joined by An Oa, and then the Wee... Continue Reading →
The Douglas Laing family business has been bottling single barrels of distinction since 1948. With members of the second and third generations of the Laing dynasty currently to at the helm, the company has 6 different brands/levels of single barrel bottlings available. The most recognisable of these are their Provenance (generally 3-10yo), Old Particular (generally... Continue Reading →
On International Women’s Day, The Lakes Distillery will release a limited-edition single malt whisky that celebrates the spirit of modernity and inclusivity in the world of whisky. Named after the pioneering mother of contemporary dance, Isadora Duncan, ‘Isadora’ is a Whiskymaker’s Edition with only 900 individually numbered bottles. Meticulously crafted by whiskymaker Sarah Burgess, at... Continue Reading →
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