Aberlour is a Speyside whisky that I have had the pleasure of coming across several times. The nature of my job can sometimes bring together many a whisky note, but never a fully fledged piece on the brands in question. Well it’s about time I write a little bit on one of these names thatContinue reading “Aberlour Tasting Notes”
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Manchester Whisky Club Review – January
It came as rather a surprise to find out that Manchester is lacking a whisky club. For a city that hosts a yearly Whisky Festival with a packed crowd, there’s no shortage of interest of the subject, but to cater for those who want to meet up regularly for a chat with like-minded fans aContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Club Review – January”
Glenfarclas Tasting Notes
I’ve been lucky enough to try the core range of Glenfarclas – a whisky from the Highland region of Scotland. A whisky that has been in the Grants of Glenfarcas family since 1865 when on the 8th June, John Grant acquired the tenancy of Reichlerich Farm in Ballindalloch for only £511.19S.0d. The plot also held a distillery. To this day Glenfarclas isContinue reading “Glenfarclas Tasting Notes”
Caorunn Tasting Notes
Theres always an interest in small crafted, traditional back-to-its-roots spirits these days. and a Scottish gin has been available for the past few years which has been causing a stir in this particular market – Caorunn. Caorunn is inspired by Celtic tradition with the use of five Celtic botanicals, a traditional gin plant and handcrafting process. TheirContinue reading “Caorunn Tasting Notes”
Manchester Whisky Festival 2012 Review
The Palace Hotel in Manchester was the host of the biggest whisky festival outside of London, so big in fact that there had to be two sessions and two floors. The Whisky Lounge were the proud organisers for the 4th year in a row and had on offer the crème de la crème of theContinue reading “Manchester Whisky Festival 2012 Review”
Peat’s Beast Tasting Notes
Independent bottlings are always a hard sell. A back-bar will always have a bottle you have never seen before, and more than likely will never see again, but on the odd occasion a brand makes the grade and Peat’s Beast is the latest to shine through. Created by Eamonn Jones of Fox Fitzgerald, a former traveller of the worldContinue reading “Peat’s Beast Tasting Notes”
Tanqueray Tasting Notes
If i was to ask you “name me a gin made that is produced in Scotland”, most of you would be hard pressed to give me an answer. Some of you may mention Hendrick’s, or possibly some of the lesser seen brands like Edinburgh gin, Darnley’s View or Caorunn. But would you believe me ifContinue reading “Tanqueray Tasting Notes”
Innis & Gunn
‘Born by accident’ – a phrase with a rather distinct meaning behind it. But what if you could turn around that meaning and have it shone in a positive light, say, for example, the story of Innis & Gunn? I give this independent Edinburgh brewer as an example because it literally was ‘born by accident’. Back in 2002, anContinue reading “Innis & Gunn”
Bunnahabhain
The latest release from Bunnahabhain see’s one of the oldest whisky expressions I’ve ever personally had the pleasure of experiencing; (meaning “The great waves of the God Lìr), itself the oldest expression launched by the brand. It’s said that during the winter months, the distillery warehouses wich are situated close to the sea on theContinue reading “Bunnahabhain”
Whyte and Mackay Special Tasting Notes
Most consumers will have heard of this blended malt and may have even experienced it at some point in their lives, so it would only be fitting that it should grace the pages of the site, starting with the Whyte and Mackay Special. How did Whyte and Mackay start out? Created in Glasgow in 1844,Continue reading “Whyte and Mackay Special Tasting Notes”
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