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4 independent whisky bottlers to watch out!

thewhiskylady - 2015-08-12

Alongside the rise of craft distilling and its countless micro-tiny-family-owned distilleries (still thinking of installing a pot still in my basement to enter the market – my mother use to make tasty homemade marmalades, I could totally sale my future juice as a recipe inherited from my ancestors’ love of fine gastronomy and traditions…), independent bottlers are also spreading the whisky world, scrupulously sourcing and …

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7 Questions For Tobias Gorn

thewhiskylady - 2015-08-07

For this second episode of my recently-launched “7 questions for…” series (remember, we were talking whisky & chocolate last week!), I wanted to introduce you to a very special company, working in my first area of expertise (kidding, completing a degree doesn’t make me an expert at all, but hey, please let me think diplomas matter… At least just a little bit ? No ? …

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3 stylish places to stay on the malted Isle of Islay

thewhiskylady - 2015-05-08

Here we go again, after putting together a selection on Skye and around Speyside, I’m now taking you to one of the most famous whisky islands in the world, the stunning Isle of Islay, with a shortlist of 3 accommodations that have been highly recommended to me by some of my regular malted travellers buddies ! Whether you’re planning to embark on the usual Islay …

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The Whisky Affair : a single malt fuelled novel

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-25

The Whisky Affair is not your usual whisky book : it’s not going to provide you with a complete A-Z guide of all the Scottish/Irish/Japanese/WhateverWhiskyProducingCountry distilleries nor will it tell you all about the great whisky history through dates, facts & figures. The Whisky Affair is more of an entertaining easy-to-read spirited novel immersing its reader in a world of love, murder, Machiavellian plots and… …

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3 stylish places to stay for a Speyside whisky retreat

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-24

Located in the North-eastern part of Scotland, Speyside truly is the heart of Scotch whisky, hosting over half the distilleries in the country and therefore known as the “golden triangle” of malt ! Speyside happens to be a mandatory step in any self-respecting whisky aficionado’s spirited journey, offering a wide array of attractions, food & drink experiences but also accommodation options. Following my selection on …

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Swally Shirts : when whisky meets fashion

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-22

“Swally Shirts is a Glasgow-based t-shirt design company specialising in whisky and other drink-related t-shirts. The designs are fun and simple, giving fans of good quality drinks a way of showing their love of their favourite tipple !” Reading this statement (and as my shopping sprees for whisky is almost as similar as the ones for new clothes), I must admit I was more than …

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West Coast Cruises : let whisky float your boat !

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-20

The West Coast of Scotland definitely stands out at one my favourite regions in the world, not only offering sumptuous views, historical wonders and natural beauties but also allowing you to experience unique tasty cruises following special whisky-themed itineraries ! Discovering whisky-producing islands of Scotland across the water – sometimes with lectures & tastings directly organised aboard your boat – is a truly one-of-a-kind adventure …

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3 seriously cool places to stay on Skye

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-14

There’s a remote but famous part of Scotland that every visitor touring the country should definitely visit : The Isle of Skye, an incredibly scenic island featuring breath-taking landscapes and stunning places to stay, whether you’re travelling on a budget or looking for luxury getaways. The Isle of Skye is also welknown amongst whisky enthusiasts for hosting Talisker Distillery and its state-of-the-art visitor centre, which …

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Easter Special : where to take a whisky & chocolate pairing tour ?

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-04

Matching whisky & chocolate is now quite common amongst worldwide whisky enthusiasts, but still remains a winning combo ! If you’re in Scotland, why not celebrating this Easter weekend with a special whisky and chocolate pairing experience ? Here’s 3 Scottish distilleries offering chocolatey visits : 1. Glengoyne Distillery “A delicious insight into what happens when world class Single Malt Whisky and chocolate collide.  Enjoy …

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Whisky tourism : VisitScotland’s new handy guides

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-02

Great news for all the whisky tourists around here ! Whether you’re a first time distillery traveller planning a whisky retreat to the birthplace of uisge beatha or a regular dramming wanderer, I’m more than convinced you’ll find those new guides pretty useful to organise your next tour in Scotland ! VisitScotland, the Scottish national tourism board, just released 5 whisky tourism guides, each one …

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