MACNAIR’S ADDS 10-YEAR-OLD CASK STRENGTH EXPRESSION TO LUM REEK WHISKY RANGE The boutique spirits house, led by veteran blender Billy Walker, extends its Blended Malt line with a small batch release 10-year-old product MacNair’s Lum Reek - 10 Year Old Cask Strength Blended Malt Whisky MacNair’s Boutique House of Spirits, expertly curated by legendary blender... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: The Dalmore – Cigar Malt Reserve
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 →
Press Release: Benromach adds new limited edition to its Contrasts range
Benromach Distillery in Speyside has launched a new limited edition single malt, Benromach Cara Gold, with just 6,000 bottles available globally. Benromach New Release This is the first time Benromach Distillery has used Cara Gold malted barley, a low colour roasted caramel malt more commonly found in breweries which produces rich fruity and toffee flavours.... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Lagavulin – Offerman Edition (Guinness Cask Finish)
For the last few years, the institution that is Lagavulin has been represented in advertisements by another institution: Nick Offerman. This is not a match borne out of a marketing team scouring CVs and faces for an appropriate match to their brand. No. Instead, this is a relationship borne of Nick Offerman’s own love for... Continue Reading →
2021 Unplugged: Our Top Ten Whiskies Of The Year!
As I'm pretty sure everyone can agree 2021 has been an odd, difficult, and different year in many many ways. Whilst I have kept my whisky fascination going throughout the year, I have taken my foot off the gas on the blogging front so as to focus on family life and a life-changing and (gasp)... Continue Reading →
Press Release: Benromach x HÔRD “Firsthand”
BENROMACH LAUNCHES ‘FIRSTHAND’ WITH LIMITED-EDITION HIP FLASK COLLABORATION “Firsthand” is the new campaign from Benromach which celebrates the benefits and craft of hand-made products. To mark this, a new series of curated partnerships with artisan producers will be created to explore the quality and artistry of the handmade. As a whisky that’s made by hand... Continue Reading →