Just a post to say that I’m going to be taking the foot off the gas on the whisky tasting for a little while as I focus on a major personal project over the summer. I’ll still be enjoying a dram here and there and sharing posts, news stories and press releases every now and … Continue reading Shhhh – It’s (Going To Be) Oh So Quiet
Like a lot of people who are into their whisky, I like transparency from a distillery. It’s not just a whisky nerd thing either as I think that, on some level, we would all appreciate the details about what exactly we are eating and drinking. When it comes to whisky, I like to know about … Continue reading The Lakes’ Distillery – Whiskymaker’s Reserve No. 3 vs No. 4
Batch 1 of The GlenAllachie 30-year-old Cask Strength single malt is the latest creation from world-renowned Master Distiller, Billy Walker The GlenAllachie 30 Year Old Hot on the heels of winning the World’s Best Single Malt award (World Whiskies Awards, 2021), The GlenAllachie Distillery is launching its oldest and most prestigious core offering yet: The … Continue reading Press Release: The GlenAllachie 30 Year Old
For many in the UK, Monday 17th May 2021 marks an important day in the return to some form of normality as the pandemic-related restrictions eased up. Hugs have been sanctioned. People can now meet indoors in limited numbers, and, the hospitality industry can get its own much-needed shot in the arm as pubs, cafes … Continue reading News: North Wales Makes Whisky History
Back in November 2020, after some minor delays owing to the pandemic, the recently finished Hinch distillery was able to finally get their stills fired up and set their spirit a-flowing. That new make spirit is now being produced in earnest and laid down to rest for those all important 3+ years in a selection … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Hinch – Craft & Casks Series
When all the world appears to be in tumult, and nature itself is feeling the assault of climate change, the seasons retain their essential rhythm.Madeleine Kunin As sure as Mackmyra will push the boundaries of whisky maturation, they will also respect nature and the (very literal) fruits and offerings of the seasons. There is no … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Mackmyra – Björksav
Tomatin, the award-winning Highland single malt, is today announcing the launch of a four-part limited release series, 12 years in the making. The French Collection is a series of exceptional whiskies exhibiting the unique influence imparted by different French wine and spirits casks, hand-selected for the maturation process. The whisky, distilled in 2008, began its … Continue reading Press Release: Tomatin Launches The French Collection
