Despite its position in the Hebrides, isolated off the coast of Scotland, Jura finds itself as one of the best selling single malt scotch whiskies in the game. There are numerous expressions in their core range, as well as many limited edition runs and travel retail editions. Despite the size of its roster, the Jura... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Caol Ila – 17 Years Old (Saltire Rare Malt Whisky – Release #7)
When I think of a good independent bottler of single malt scotch whiskies, I often think of someone bottling a corker of a Caol Ila. There have been numerous great examples of them across a variety of different ages and barrels. The malt just lends itself to great single casks. So… how does Saltire make... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Deanston – 12 Years Old
Given the centuries of history behind scotch whisky, the Deanston distillery is a relatively ‘new’ distillery, having first opened its doors in 1966. The site itself is actually inside an only cotton mill which has stood tall alongside the River Teith since 1785, and it is in fact powered by the river itself via its... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Springbank – 10 Years Old
Now… I need to tread carefully here. I am dealing with a fan favourite. So extreme is the love for the Springbank distillery that their regular age statement expressions and core releases now seem to have a waiting list for those willing to partake - and at a price that is some 150-200% above the... Continue Reading →
Tasting Notes: Ardmore – 14 Years Old (Saltire Rare Malt Whisky – Release #6)
The stills at the Ardmore distillery have been running since 1898 and were reportedly for a long time been Scotland’s only lightly peated highland single malt (sat inside what is more readily referred to as the Speyside region). The distillery was originally built by the Teacher family for production of their longstanding Teacher’s Highland Cream... Continue Reading →
News: Highland Park Now More Orkney Than Ever
Earlier this year we shared Highland Park’s news that the distillery was having to shut down for some time (see Highland Park Closes Its Gates). Whilst the site is being refurbished the devil makes work for idle hands… Today the distillery has launched its brand new look for its fire range releases. Gone are the... Continue Reading →