The St. George's Distillery made headlines back in 2006 when they became the first English whisky distillery (dedicated to single malt) in over 100 years. As with any 'new' business venture, there are successes and lessons learned throughout the way, and the English Whisky Company (EWC) have worn their heart on their sleeve in that … Continue reading Tasting Notes: The English Whisky Co – The English (Smokey)
Back in 2018, Jura underwent a major rebrand and replaced its entire core range of single malt scotch whiskies. Whilst the hourglass-style bottle remained, gone were the Origin, Prophecy, Diruach’s Own, and Superstition releases, and instead a new troop of five single malts stood: Journey, 10yo, 12yo, Seven Wood, and 18yo. The Revised Jura Core … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Jura – Journey
Back in 2009, the indie bottlers Douglas Laing launched their first instalment in what has become the revered "Remarkable Regional Malts" series. That release was none other than Big Peat - a blended malt scotch whisky, featuring purely Islay single malts - namely Ardbeg, Bowmore, Caol Ila, and the long-departed Port Ellen distillery. Off the … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Douglas Laing – The Gauldrons
Since they started making their own whisky in 2002, Mackmyra have continued to push the envelope on what Swedish whisky can be. Almost every release over their 20 years has been housed in the (fittingly Swedish named) Stockholm bottles and has looked to focus on using Swedish ingredients and then experimenting on where different influences … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Mackmyra – MACK
The Dalmore is easily one of the most discernible bottlings of single malt scotch whisky. There are several reasons for this, not least because it is one of the most easily readable and pronounceable of the Gaelic named brands, but also due to the instantly recognisable caberfeidh - the silver 12-pointed stag emblazoned on every … Continue reading Tasting Notes: The Dalmore – Cigar Malt Reserve
When I started out with this blog, the idea was - like all good things - something that started out as a fun conversation between friends. That is the same story and origins to the Henstone distillery in Oswestry, Shropshire. Shane and Alison Parr run the Stonehouse Brewery and, following a fruitful conversation with friends … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Henstone – Single Malt Whisky (Batch 2)
Yorkshire conjures up many memories and mental images for me. A fiercely proud group of people who love their home and anything made from within God’s Own Country. From brutalist structures of the industrial revolution to vast moors and beautiful scenery, it has it all. Amongst its well-documented achievements, the county offers food and drinks … Continue reading Tasting Notes: Filey Bay – Flagship
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