LIVING THE DRAM
Last month, the Whisky Unplugged stars aligned as my favourite pub in Chester, The Brewery Tap, held a ticketed whisky tasting evening in the snug. The Tap (as it is more commonly known) is an outstanding building with a fantastic history, dating back to medieval times. The main bar area is situated inside a former... Continue Reading →
There are fewer releases in a distillery's output that can get people as excited as an 18 year old age statement. Here, the Jura 18 year old sits very much as the jewel in the crown of their Signature Range and it has the global notoriety as the Diurach's finer offering. Under the moniker of... Continue Reading →
Bruichladdich’s moniker of being “Progressive Hebridean Distillers” seems more and more like a mission statement than a marketing ploy. On top of their three named/branded house styles (Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte, and Octomore) there are numerous series and projects that are exploring how their whisky is made and challenging the norm: their recent rye whisky release... Continue Reading →
It seems that the innovation and variety of outputs from the team at Jura shows no sign of stopping. Since the 2018 rebrand, their Signature series has grown from an initial 5 offerings to now contain some 14 expressions (at the time of writing!). We recently looked at the Pale Ale Cask Edition here, but... Continue Reading →
I recently had the absolute pleasure of attending a Henstone whisky tasting night. The event was held at my (very) local Tasting Room @ Chester Beer & Wine - an excellent set of hosts, as always - and it was, in fact, our second attempt at having this night. Only 3 months prior, the evening... Continue Reading →
Benromach Distillery in Speyside has announced that it has added two new limited-edition whiskies to its popular Contrasts range which aims to surprise and delight drinkers with variations on the signature smoky Benromach style, by maturing spirit in different and interesting ways. Distilled in 2012 and bottled earlier this year, the new Contrasts Air Dried... Continue Reading →
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