A new distillery for Islay… Again.

 thewhiskylady - 2018-04-27

4 Islay whiskies for non-peat freaks

 thewhiskylady - 2018-04-24

Don’t pay attention to those 3 things when buying a whisky

 thewhiskylady - 2018-04-16

10 rum-cask finished whiskies you need to try

 thewhiskylady - 2018-04-13

Bar Tips: How to Spot The Fake Connoisseur

 thewhiskylady - 2018-04-10

Story Time: Judging a whisky competition

thewhiskylady - 2018-03-21

I must admit I felt more than honoured the first time I was asked to join the judging panel of a whisky competition – kind of validating years of hard work and being recognised by people I can now probably refer to as my “peers” (although I would never have the encyclopedic knowledge and tasting skills of a Charles Maclean, sitting at the same table …

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2 new Bunnahabhains in town !

thewhiskylady - 2018-03-14

Bunnahabhain unveils limited edition expressions including rare peated malt Islay’s most remote distillery, Bunnahabhain has unveiled two new limited edition expressions – a peated Bunnahabhain 2004 Moine Brandy Finish and an unpeated Bunnahabhain 2003 Pedro Ximénez Finish. The 2004 Moine Brandy Finish is a peated malt that has latterly been matured in brandy casks, which is a first for the distillery. Bottled at 55.7%, the …

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5 Exciting Irish Whiskeys you need to try

thewhiskylady - 2018-03-14

In the run up to St Patrick, a lot of you have been sending me messages about my favourite Irish Whiskeys – while I don’t necessarily have ONE particular favourite, here’s a list of some interesting (and yummy!) liquids from the Emerald Isle I would highly encourage you to try ! Green Spot Château Montelena Green Spot Chateau Montelena has been initially matured in American Bourbon and sherry casks …

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My March Whisky Wishlist

thewhiskylady - 2018-03-08

New month means new whisky wishlist around here! And as I’m pursuing my journey into the universe of World Whisky those days, I thought I would highlight a few of those here as well, because great malts are made on all continents, and you’ll be missing out on some incredible drams if you stick to your habits (no Scotch, this isn’t cheating!). Starward 10th Anniversary …

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Jura announces brand new range

thewhiskylady - 2018-03-05

Even though the news leaked a few days ago (the magic of Social Media…), Jura has now officially announced the complete revamp of its whole range with new aged and NAS expressions ! Forget about Superstition, Origin or Prophecy (it’s time to stock up if you loved them ;)) and get ready to discover 5 new expressions. I haven’t had the chance to taste any …

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February Sample Clearance: favourite drams

thewhiskylady - 2018-02-28

Here we are! I’m finally starting this new series on the blog, meant to replace the usual whisky reviews I used to write from time to time. If you want to understand why I decided to switch to this format, you’ve got all the explanations here 😉 Here’s what I received, purchased & tasted this month: / = I’ll pass ♥ = enjoyable ♥♥ = great ♥♥♥ …

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Stop blaming Whisky Auctions

thewhiskylady - 2018-02-26

Disclaimer: Yes, I’m working as a whisky auctioneer (here), so if you think I’m not being objective, you’re free to close this page – I’d rather think it puts me in a great position to understand the ins and outs of the whisky auction world 😉 As I’ve been wandering around the World Wide Whisky Web, I regularly come across the usual “auction shamer”, claiming …

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3 whisky myths debunked – #3

thewhiskylady - 2018-02-20

Hey drammers, I feel like it’s been a long time we haven’t tackled some stupid widespread pre-conceived ideas about whisky around here ! And oh boy, as I’ve been spending a lot of time behind the counter of a whisky bar lately, I cannot even count the times I clenched my fists not to explode in anger and risk a 1-star-review on Tripadvisor 😉 –> …

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Malted Pairings: Whisky & Charcuterie

thewhiskylady - 2018-02-19

You’ve all heard and/or tried whisky & food pairings by now (come on, they’re becoming even trendier than whisky cocktails those days!), you all know whisky goes pretty well with chocolate and makes the perfect couple with cheese, but did you know you could take your taste buds to an even tastier destination? Try charcuterie with your whisky ! (disclaimer: this article isn’t vegan friendly). …

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The Microdistillery Controversy

thewhiskylady - 2018-02-14

New small start-up distilleries enter the market each and every year in all parts of the globe, from the hills of Scotland to the fields of Australia – and they’re likely to all face the same challenges when introducing their spirits to the public… –> They need to be unique but some people will get pissed if they can’t access bottlings. –> They need to …

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