LIVING THE DRAM
The White Peak distillery has made a strong and steady name for itself by producing great whiskies that really play on their base spirit and cask selection, whilst never holding back on the ABVs. Their recent Caduro Cask Strength release carries on that tradition by offering a big ABV version of their first core release.... Continue Reading →
Gordon & MacPhail have been making a few headlines lately for their independent G&M branded releases. Last year they released the world's first ever 80 year old single malt scotch whisky (see notes here). Earlier this year they released a 70 year old single malt that was distilled on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s accession... Continue Reading →
For the uninitiated - and sometimes even for the well-versed - the alcoholic strength of a whisk(e)y can set its consumer quite aback. Whereas whisk(e)y has to have an ABV percentage of 40% or more by law to be legally called whisky/whiskey, I've often wondered about what the difference in percentage makes to the enjoyment... Continue Reading →
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