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With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, now is the time to try out some new Irish drams.

It's no secret that James Bond is fond of many a tipple (including plenty of whisky). Eagle-eyed Bond fans have worked out that, on average, 007 has an alcoholic beverage every eleven minutes. For example, in the 2006 remake of Casino Royale, he consumes 12 different drinks across the film's run! From Sean Connery to Daniel Craig, we explore his brands of choice from throughout the franchise.

Movie characters are often seen nursing a glass of whisky, be it John Wick or James Bond, so it makes sense that whiskies have been released which are inspired by the silver screen. Here are seven expressions which celebrate the movies:

At the recent 2023 super bowl, in the much-anticipated commercial break, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters was revealed as the new spokesperson for Crown Royal. The Canadian blended whiskey is praised as a favourite of Grohl, with compliments to the Canadian people, and he tells that it was heavy metal band, Pantera, who introduced him to the wonders of Crown Royal in the early 90s. It got us thinking of other instances where the world of rock & roll and whisky collided; as they do pair rather well. Here are six whiskies endorsed by rockstars.

Is your partners drinks cabinet overflowing, or are you at a loss for which dram to buy? Despite it being a time for love and happiness, the lead up to Valentine's day can be really stressful! Finding a present for the one you love can be a daunting task. These gifts will satisfy their love for whisky, all while taking out the guess work on their complex tastes.

Picture this. You're in those slow days in between Christmas and New Year, and you've drank a lot of whisky over the festive season. What to do with those beautiful bottles, simply throw them in bin? No! Reuse your favourite whisky bottle by doing a bit of crafting. The following are three ways you can pimp up your whisky.

Here at The Whisky Shop, Christmas starts in September!

We celebrate Independence Day with some great American Whiskeys!

The whisky industry is highly experimental - distilleries are constantly coming out with exciting releases that play around with cask finishes or the distillation processes. No two whiskies are the same and the limits are continuously being tested by distillers who are always thinking outside the box. The horizons of what is possible in the world of whisky making are constantly expanding.

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