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STARWARD Australian whisky: A look at Diageo’s latest investment

thewhiskylady - 2015-12-21

Distill Ventures, which is part of the Diageo group, said it was investing an unspecified sum in Melbourne-based Starward Whisky. This marks the second whisky investment for Distill, which was set up to back early-stage brands and help them grow. (more on bbc.com) “STARWARD began with a simple vision: offer the world a modern whisky unshackled from tradition. This whisky is the culmination of nine years of research …

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Special Review: Flaviar Tasting Pack

thewhiskylady - 2015-10-22

What is Flaviar? “Flaviar is a club of spirits lovers and enthusiasts who want to discover new drinks. To help in this quest, we send our members a tasting pack of new and exciting flavours every month. We’re very, very, very, very… arrrrrrr obsessed with awesome drinks and passionate about connecting those that like to be flaviarized (we just made this one up; it means …

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8 differences between Whisky Enthusiasts and The Rest of The World

thewhiskylady - 2015-08-16

1. You’re the human proof social media are not teenage-only platforms. Indeed, you – surprisingly – reverse common knowledge and Twitter statistics with a followers base composed of nearly 60% to 80% 45+ year-old chaps from Minnesota. 2. Your all time idoles don’t sing half naked in a reconstituted jungle (or totally naked on construction site equipments). They can even show a well thought-after mustache, …

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Braunstein Whisky : a promising Danish single malt

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-29

A Nordic step into my world whisky journey today as I had the chance to sample two expressions from the Danish Braunstein Distillery. The samples came in test tubes (along with a gin, vodka and rum also produced by the distillery ) within a classy padded box. This “Library collection” set proved to be a perfect introduction to Braunstein‘s spirits, offering a relevant overview of …

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3 French-style whisky combinations

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-23

1. Mackmyra Bruks Whisky & Foie Gras “The bouquet is fresh, light and crisp with intriguing notes that immediately astound – creamy vanilla, citrus, orange peel, manuka honey, fragrant flowers, pot pouri, sweet tree sap, warm baklava with nuts and honey, raspberry and milk bottle lollies, perfumed soaps, mild licorice, incense and hints of smoke. On the palate the whisky is extraordinarily balanced and offers …

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Match your whisky with your favourite Game of Thrones character

thewhiskylady - 2015-04-11

As a huge fan of George R.R Martin’s masterwork, desperately waiting for the upcoming season 5 premiere (TOMORROW !) since almost a year now, I thought it could be interesting and funny to try matching some of my favourite GOT characters with whiskies – trying to find the perfect couple on the basis of age, flavours, characteristics, packaging… I finally came up with these 7 …

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Another gem found on my journey through the wonderful world of World Whisky

thewhiskylady - 2015-02-16

Just got back from Czech Republic where I spent these past few days enjoying the astonishing and scenic city of Prague. Amongst many other perks (Think I’m particularly talking about craft beer and the incredible amount of microbreweries in the country), I had the chance to discover the Czech spirit scene. Apart from brandy, absynthe and vodka, Czechs also produce a pretty nice Vintage Single …

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What’s on my February Whisky Wishlist ?

thewhiskylady - 2015-02-03

While it’s still heavily snowing outside, it’s high time to indulge in some online whisky shopping ! As a sort of monthly ritual, I wandered on The Whisky Exchange and other spirited websites early today to come up with this nice selection : 1. Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky – Japan A release of grain whisky from Japan’s Nikka, produced mainly from corn using one of …

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What’s on my January Whisky Wishlist ?

thewhiskylady - 2015-01-22

Freezing temperatures hitting France, Christmas being already too far away, Blue Monday standing just behind us, DryJanuary still doing its great frustration job and all those new exciting announces from worldwide whisky brands, let’s face it : I NEED A DRAM ! (Sales period also not helping my online shopping frenzy…) But while on my way to place a pricey order on The Whisky Exchange, I realised I was still a …