A while back, I spent a looooong time in a certain whisky shop in Inveraray. The staff were super friendly, really knowledgeable, and thankfully patient! Ever since then I have checked in on Loch Fyne Whiskies and do enjoy the emails landing in my inbox headed "Hamish at Loch Fyne". Having offered the somewhat unique... Continue Reading →
News: The English Whisky Co Release “The Sherry Hogshead”
Not a press release for once - just me sharing some news from The English Whisky Company. The EWC have just launched a new expression! Released in their decanter style bottles and boasting one of their most heavily sherried releases to date, they have simply called it "The Sherry Hogshead". There is no indication as... Continue Reading →
Press Release: The GlenAllachie Launch Wood Finishes Batch 3
The GlenAllachie Distillery, which won World’s Best Single Malt (World Whiskies Awards, 2021),today launches three single malts which form Batch 3 of its coveted Wood Finish range.The new limited release Speyside Scotch whiskies include an 11-year-old Pedro Ximénez WoodFinish (UK RRSP £59.99, 48% ABV), a 12-year-old Ruby Port Wood Finish (UK RRSP £62.99, 48% ABV)... Continue Reading →
News: The Highland Park 15yo Is BACK!
If you've been on this site before then you'll know that we are huge fans of Highland Park whiskies - see numerous tasting notes and posts here - so if you're anything like us then you'll be signed up to the Highland Park newsletter. For the HP die-hards, there have been a few social media... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Benromach Release 40 Year Old Single Malt
First annual batch release of Benromach 40 Years Old single malt Scotch whisky released Benromach Distillery in Speyside has unveiled the first annual batch release of its 40 Years Old, with just over 1,000 bottles available worldwide. Bottled at a cask strength of 57.1%, this rare single malt whisky is natural in colour and was... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Benromach Releases Limited Edition Peat Smoke Sherry Cask
Benromach releases limited edition Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured single malt Benromach - Contrasts Benromach Distillery in Speyside has launched a new limited edition single malt, Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured, with fewer than 2,000 bottles available in the UK. Only ever produced in limited runs, Benromach Peat Smoke Sherry Cask Matured uses the... Continue Reading →