1896. A year that would produce a brand that would be proud to say that it’s Scotland’s number one selling whisky for the last 30 years. The name? The Famous Grouse. But how did this happen? A Perthshire grocer and wine merchant named Matthew Gloag is the founder of The Famous Grouse after his father setContinue reading “The Famous Grouse Tasting Notes”
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Glenmorangie Tasting Notes
Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy. A name of fashion, perfume and of course Champagne. With names like Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon, it’s sometimes forgetful to remember that of course the cognac Hennessy is part of their glamorous portfolio. Champagne and wine outnumbers the spirits in the LVMH drink range, but they have some well-knownContinue reading “Glenmorangie Tasting Notes”
The Macallan Tasting Notes
Over the years I’ve experienced a brand across many events and tastings, and it only seems right to combine what I’ve learnt into one piece, so without further ado, I give to you The Macallan. In 1824 Alexander Reid obtained one of the earliest licences to distil whisky and leases eight acres from the EarlContinue reading “The Macallan Tasting Notes”
Lagavulin Tasting Notes
A well-known Scottish whisky that springs to mind when you talk about the Islands is Lagavulin. This is also a brand that has got a fantastic range, but more on the exclusive side. So why the limitations? The distillery of Lagavulin officially dates from 1816, when two gentleman going by the names of John JonstonContinue reading “Lagavulin Tasting Notes”
Blackwood’s
I’m a sucker for traditionalism. Whether its cocktails, spirits, bars or restaurants, I just love delving back into how things were originally created, or indeed how they should be created. Take Blackwood’s gin for example, created using hand-harvested Shetland botanicals. A time-honoured tradition that just makes this brand, to me, stand out that little bitContinue reading “Blackwood’s”
Chivas Regal
It’s about time I showcased a brand that has been a part of the culture for over 200 years, Chivas Regal. With brands like Monkey Shoulder paving the way for the introductory whisky, there are still some of the faithful who are after the more established brands like Chivas Regal or Johnnie Walker, and they haveContinue reading “Chivas Regal”
Monkey Shoulder Tasting Notes
Everyone has their opinion, but when it comes to a blended whisky, opinion is very much divided. It’s more down to stigma I think, and the fact that many pubs and bars back in the day only really stocked the blends because they were cheap and satisfactory. These days however, they are so much more.Continue reading “Monkey Shoulder Tasting Notes”
Whisky & Water…The Undiluted Truth
BOWMORE® ISLAY SINGLE MALT SCOTCH WHISKY LAUNCHES – THE BOWMORE WATER PROGRAMME – Islay, Scotland – Bowmore®, the first Islay Single Malt whisky, introduces The Bowmore Water Programme, a global whisky and water education programme featuring hand-crafted water dispensing units and staff trainings to key on-trade accounts around the world. The programme has beenContinue reading “Whisky & Water…The Undiluted Truth”
Darnley’s View and Darnley’s Spiced Gin Tasting Notes
Darnley’s View gin has a close history with the company Wemyss Malts. A gin close with whisky? Apparently in 1565, Mary Queen of Scots first spies her future husband, Lord Darnley through the courtyard window of Wemyss Castle, the historic family seat of renowned vintners and spirits merchants, the Wemyss family. So to celebrate this occasion,Continue reading “Darnley’s View and Darnley’s Spiced Gin Tasting Notes”
Caorunn Wee Pink Rose
A new twist on the wine cocktail, this drink is perfect for Valentine’s Day – Wee Pink Rose Glass – Champagne Flute Ingredients – 35ml Caorunn Gin 1/2 Egg white 2 Strawberries 10ml Gomme 15ml Rose gomme 15ml Lemon juice 25ml Sauvignon Blanc Garnish – Strawberry segment on rim of glass Method – Muddle strawberriesContinue reading “Caorunn Wee Pink Rose”
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