LIVING THE DRAM
One of Laphroaig’s no-age-statement expressions, the Quarter Cask has been matured in traditional ’quarter cask’ barrels, i.e. barrels that hold a quarter the volume of liquid of the usual cask, and so the liquid has more exposure to the surface area of the wood and so the whisky can ‘mature’ quicker than in the normal,... Continue Reading →
Only a few months ago, I posted on here about one of my heroes, Mr Ian Fraser Kilmister. If you have read that post (and click here if not), then you will note the effect that he and Motorhead have had on me, along with the lives of many, many others. I therefore felt it... Continue Reading →
It might seem odd for someone to be writing about beer on a whisky blog but stick with me on this one… I've always been a whisky man. There's never really been any other type of alcoholic drink that I've enjoyed more thoroughly. Like many whisky fans, I've had to have THAT conversation with... Continue Reading →
On 10th December, whilst rushing through the city of Chester to get some last minute inspiration for Christmas presents, I stumbled into a fine establishment on Watergate Street called Corks Out. It was not the first time that I'd been to this place, but it was the first time that I'd been able to explore... Continue Reading →
After a brilliant day's musical and liquid entertainment on the Saturday, I managed to wake up without a single regret on the Sunday, and the weather was also as surprisingly clear as my head. There are few sights in this world that I've been lucky enough to witness that are as serene, calming and stunning... Continue Reading →
My trip to the 2015 Best Of The West Festival (or "Bowfest" as simply referred to) was a journey two years in the making and it did not disappoint! Pretty much two years ago to the day, WU embarked on their first Islay road trip. Having started out from the south of England, it took... Continue Reading →
whisky unplugged 