A few months back, The Speyside Distillery launched its first ever peated single malt Scotch whisky as part of a twin release of new limited edition expressions from the SPEY range. I had the chance to receive a sample, so let’s taste it together! Fumare – which translates from Latin as smoky – will add a different dimension to the portfolio created by the boutique distillery, being …
Continue readingScotland’s leading, award-winning members’ club, The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), which offers the world’s widest selection of single cask, single malt whisky, has recently announced accelerated plans for presence within the United States. Celebrating the Feast Day of St. Andrew, Scotland’s National Day, the SMWS hosted two unique events last week. The first event was hosted by Her Majesty’s Deputy Consul General, Laura Hickey, …
Continue readingI’m so excited and I just can’t hiiide it to kick off this very special Christmas series today 😀 – I’ve taken advantage of the large network of inspiring drammers I’ve built over the years to ask them this very simple question “What dram will you be enjoying this year for Christmas?” – In this first episode, we’ll then see what Mark Dermul, Sean Murphy, Andy …
Continue readingLeading whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has launched an exclusive Speyside Collection, offering customers the chance to purchase six exquisite single malt Scotch whiskies from some of Scotland’s finest Speyside distilleries. Established in 1895, the fourth-generation family business is custodian to some of the world’s oldest and most unique single malt Scotch whiskies. Allowing whisky fans the chance to savour an inimitable piece of Scotland’s …
Continue readingI’m just coming back home to France after a sunny escape in Malta – where I stayed a couple of days to discover what the Mediterranean island had to offer in terms of scenery, culture & history but also to dive into the local food & drink scene… You know me, no trip would be complete if I hadn’t been scrupulously looking out for the …
Continue readingWe’re officially kicking off the race to Christmas today! And I’ve been warning you since a few days, we’ll be going all blooming christmassy around here! Let’s start the festivities with my usual monthly selection… But instead of the 5 whiskies I usually select, my Whisky Wishlist doubles in size this month and showcases 10 fine expressions (in case you were still looking for some …
Continue readingIt’s been a long time since we haven’t talked Japanese spirits around here – while I don’t have a clue about Shōchū & Saké (#SorryNotSorry), I couldn’t go without noticing that 2016 was a pretty interesting year for the Asian spirits category, seeing new distillery projects emerge and even the first Japanese gin launched! Let’s then have a look at 2 new Japanese distilleries that I’ll …
Continue readingAward winning Old Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky has just announced a second release of its limited edition 35 Year Old expression, following the success of its first release in 2014 which sold out globally. Only 1,254 bottles of this rare and exceptional whisky will be available through specialist outlets around the world, with a recommended retail price of £515 per bottle. The second Old …
Continue readingArdnamurchan is one of the UK’s great unspoiled wildernesses. Rugged, isolated and utterly wild, it juts into the Atlantic at the most westerly point of the British mainland. And this beautiful part of the world is also home to one of the most recently-built Scottish distilleries: Ardnamurchan Distillery, a project brought to life by the renowned whisky merchants of Adelphi. With spectacular coastline, breathtaking views …
Continue readingIt’s quite unusual for me to publish 3 reviews in the same week but hey, the only rule around here is that there’s no rules right? 😀 So let’s have a closer look at the latest release from independent bottler Edinburgh Whisky! Edinburgh Whisky Ltd. is a privately-owned independent company, based in Scotland’s capital city, carrying on the age-old tradition of Edinburgh merchants who cannily …
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