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Charlotte Whitenstall
News · 6 Jan 2023
Best of 2022: The Most Loved Drams
With the pandemic slowing to a stop in 2022, it was a year for celebration as friends and family reunited. That gave way for plenty a dram, be it at a party at home or at reopened bars and pubs. Here at The Whisky Shop, we noticed that some whiskies were sipped on by our customers above all others. These are the best-selling whiskies of 2022: our customer favourites.
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Charlotte Whitenstall
News · 21 Dec 2022
In-Store This Christmas
With the delivery portion of Christmas shopping officially behind us, there's still time to purchase a perfect whisky gift at your local The Whisky Shop. Our whisky aficionados behind the counter are more than happy to guide you to the perfect whisky for that special someone, they might even give you a sample dram if they like you.
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Charlotte Whitenstall
News · 19 Dec 2022
Craft Whisky Spotlight
With Christmas markets in full swing across the country, and Europe for that matter, we've chosen to highlight some of our favourite craft distilleries that you might well find at one of these festive markets.
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Charlotte Whitenstall
News · 16 Dec 2022
Premium Next Day As Standard
We would like to highlight our special Christmas delivery deal, which automatically upgrades standard delivery to premium next day delivery - at no extra cost. This is Christmas guaranteed, in an unprecedentedly uncertain climate this December.
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Charlotte Whitenstall
News · 7 Dec 2022
Gifting Whisky Accessories
If you'd like to gift the whisky aficionado in your life something they'd love, but their whisky cabinet is overflowing, treat them to an accessory to elevate their drinking experience.
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Charlotte Whitenstall
News · 30 Nov 2022
In-store Tastings This December
Even more excuses for a tipple this festive season, The Whisky Shop is hosting several in-store tastings up and down the country this December. A great chance to taste a whisky you've had your eye on. Show up to your local shop at any point within the time window below, to sample your sample.
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Frances Wilson
News · 16 Nov 2022
Upcoming Event: Old Pulteney Roadshow
You know how much we love a roadshow here at The Whisky Shop - so you'll be glad to hear we have another one on the way!
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Frances Wilson
News · 10 Nov 2022
Register Your Interest: A Night on Earth in Scotland 2022
The ballot for one of the year's final major releases, The Macallan A Night on Earth in Scotland 2022, will be opening on Tuesday 29th November.
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Frances Wilson
News · 19 Oct 2022
New Release: Bushmills 1997 Rum Casks The Causeway Collection
The latest addition to Bushmills' Causeway Collection is now available to buy here at The Whisky Shop!
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Frances Wilson
News · 18 Oct 2022
Upcoming Event: Arran Roadshow
If you were a fan of this summer's Balblair Roadshow, you're in luck! Starting tonight in London, Arran - who have made a big name for themselves over the last three decades - will be providing an outstanding tasting experience to customers of The Whisky Shop across the UK.
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