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Find Your ‘Whisky Clan’ At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Whisky club opens its doors to members and non-members alike, for Clans & Drams, a month-long celebration of flavour during Homecoming Scotland’s Whisky Month. Clans are famously associated with territorial battles and bloody skirmishes. But this May, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is putting ancient rivalries aside with the launch of Clans & Drams –Continue reading “Find Your ‘Whisky Clan’ At The Scotch Malt Whisky Society”

Two New Speyside Single Malts Released As Tormore Reveals New Look

Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has released two new small batch, single malt whiskies from its Speyside distillery, Tormore. The launch of Tormore 14 Year Old and Tormore 16 Year Old, both produced in limited quantities from a small number of carefully-selected casks, coincides with a new identityContinue reading “Two New Speyside Single Malts Released As Tormore Reveals New Look”

Manchester Whisky Club Review – February

The end of last month saw me miss out on attending the latest Manchester Whisky Club meeting, but not one to miss out too much, the drams were picked up a few days back and enjoyed at my own leisure. This months theme had a look at Speyside, but specifically 5 bottles that all came inContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – February”

Make This Burns Night Extraordinary With Drambuie

This Burns Night, Drambuie tempts discerning drinkers to celebrate Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with more than just a wee dram. The origins of Drambuie lie in a secret recipe first created 269 years ago on the Isle of Skye off the West coast of Scotland. A blend of the finest aged Scotch whisky, spicesContinue reading “Make This Burns Night Extraordinary With Drambuie”

Auchentoshan Single Malt Unveils Rare 1975 Expression

EXCLUSIVELY FOR TRAVEL RETAIL Auchentoshan, Scotland’s only triple distilled Single Malt Scotch Whisky, has released a rare limited edition of the 1975 expression exclusively to travel retail. With only 500 bottles in existence, only the lucky few will be able to savour this rare, cask strength non-chill filtered Single Malt, which has been aged inContinue reading “Auchentoshan Single Malt Unveils Rare 1975 Expression”

Master Blender Colin Scott Enjoys 40 Years In The Whisky Industry

World-renowned Master Blender Colin Scott is celebrating 40 years in the whisky industry. Highlights of his glittering career include the creation of luxury whiskies Chivas Regal 18 Year Old and Chivas Regal 25 Year Old, as well as the growth of the Royal Salute range. Colin developed an early passion for whisky, as he grewContinue reading “Master Blender Colin Scott Enjoys 40 Years In The Whisky Industry”

Ballantine’s

Over the past two years, I’ve been enjoying two rather nice drams from Ballantine’s. The Christmas reserve blew me away back in 2012, and I hailed it as one of the best drams that I have experienced. One year later, I’ve been sent the latest expression in the Christmas Reserve portfolio, but as I conductedContinue reading “Ballantine’s”

Girvan Tasting Notes

I’ve been rather lucky recently. A friend of mine travelled up to Manchester armed with three bottles of exclusive whisky, and the intent of showcasing for only the second time in history. Rather honoured for the invite, and to be hosted within the Manchester branch of The Whisky Shop, Mark Thomson of The Spirits BureauContinue reading “Girvan Tasting Notes”

Exotic Taste of The Glenlivet Is A Winner

Thousands of votes across 37 countries have been cast by whisky lovers to select a new limited edition from The Glenlivet, with its Exotic expression revealed today as the winner, with 39% of the vote. The announcement follows a global campaign by The Glenlivet, during which the brand reached out to whisky fans around theContinue reading “Exotic Taste of The Glenlivet Is A Winner”