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 →
Tasting Notes: Loch Lomond – Three Wood Matured 25yo
For this post we look at the final release in this year's Loch Lomond series of special edition releases to celebrate all things golf for The Open 2019. The oldest recruit to the 2019 releases is the Colin Montgomerie Three Wood Matured, a 25 year old limited edition single malt whisky release. [ed: We do... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: GlenAllachie – Port Wood Finish (10 Years Old)
Following hot on the heels [in whisky terms] of a successful rebrand and release of a new core range of whiskies last year, this summer sees the launch of a new trio of single malts by the GlenAllachie. The new range of age statement whiskies has each had a different cask finish in their final... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Loch Lomond – Vintage 2002 (Kerr Cellars)
Well, it is the third day of The Open today, and so we are looking at a third release by Loch Lomond as part of their continued allegiance with golfing masters: the Vintage 2002. This whisky has been created in collaboration with Kerr Cellars - a fine wines business set up by top US golfer... Continue Reading →