LIVING THE DRAM
There’s been a hat trick of new malt announcements released today, and all from some of my favourite names in whisk(e)y across Ireland, Scotland, and England. [ed: hoping for a Welsh announcement soon!]* Redbreast 18yo Statements of age and intent are in order for Midleton’s Redbreast as they have announced a new ferment addition to... Continue Reading →
Celebrity backed or endorsed whiskies are becoming more and more common place within the market. I’m sure there are always good intentions BUT when the main reason behind the endorsement is for a charitable purpose, then I’m right behind it! This week the Isle of Arran distillers have announced a collaboration with Ewan McGregor for... Continue Reading →
Benromach Distillery in Forres, Scotland, has launched a rare 50 Years Old single malt nurtured by master craftsmen over the past five decades. With an ABV of 54.6%, the whisky presents notes of lemon and subtle smoke on the nose. Stewed fruit aromas are complemented by orange zest and a hint of aged leather... Continue Reading →
Legend has it that the small Isle of Arran once had 50 distilleries working on it. With none remaining for some time though, the team at Lochranza Distillery set out in 1995 to resurrect the island’s whisky making ways. As with any new distillery, the team on the Isle of Arran have been learning their... Continue Reading →
Glenfiddich is undeniably one of the most recognisable single match scotch whiskies, and here we have the more senior sibling to their flagship 12 year old release, oldest of their core range, and owner of key to the door: the 18 year old. “Carefully matured for eighteen years in the finest Oloroso Sherry and bourbon... Continue Reading →
Fast approaching its bicentennial celebrations, the small distillery of Edradour has been producing “a whisky of rare distinction” in Pitlochry since 1825. Nestled in a pocket glen, in the hills above Pitlochry in the southern Highlands, lies Edradour, Scotland’s Little Gem. The neat cluster of buildings, houses equipment only just capable of producing commercial quantities.... Continue Reading →
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