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Declan Leach
News · 5 Apr 2019
Introducing Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1991
Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1991 is the fourth limited-edition release in the Highland Distillery’s celebrated Bond House No.1 collection, a collection that captures the creative vision and mastery of Glenmorangie’s whisky creators and pays tribute to the famous Bonded Warehouse No. 1.
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Declan Leach
News · 29 Mar 2019
Same pride. Same spirit. New style. Balblair's New Look
Same pride. Same spirit. New style.

This is how Balblair have announced their bold new move away from vintage whiskies to the new age statement expressions.

Let's take a closer look...
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Declan Leach
Distilleries · Interviews · 26 Mar 2019
My Craft - Loch Lomond Master Distiller Michael Henry
Combining centuries old craft with an innovative approach to whisky-making is all in a day’s work for Loch Lomond Distillery’s Master Blender, Michael Henry…
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Declan Leach
Interviews · 19 Mar 2019
Lyan King
Meet multi-award winning mixologist and former international bartender of the year Ryan Chetiyawardana, better known as Mr.Lyan, whose approach is anything but tame.
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Declan Leach
News · 8 Mar 2019
The Whisky Shop's Weekly Round Up – 8th March 2019
Stay tuned as every Friday we’ll be bringing you the news that matters in the whisky world as well as what’s being going on in our stores nationwide and this week’s brand new releases.
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Declan Leach
News · 7 Mar 2019
Win A Trip To Campbeltown Malts Festival
Have you ever wanted to visit the famed Campbeltown Malts Festival? In partnership with Glen Scotia we’re giving away 2 tickets plus accommodation to the renowned Campbeltown Malts Festival.
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Declan Leach
Expert Advice · 5 Mar 2019
What Makes Whisky Collectable?
Whisky’s popularity as a luxury asset and secure investment option has grown dramatically in recent years. But how can you tell if a bottle is worth investing in, or even if something you already own could earn you big bucks?
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Declan Leach
News · 4 Mar 2019
Scotch whisky breakthrough as Diageo recruits the first female coopering apprentices
Ahead of International Women’s Day this Friday this Friday, 8th March, Diageo have recruited of the first female coopering apprentices.
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Declan Leach
News · 22 Feb 2019
The Macallan Master's Of Photography Series
The Macallan Masters of Photography: Magnum Edition marks the seventh limited edition release in The Macallan Masters of Photography series. This awe-inspiring collection of images, taken by six world renowned Magnum photographers, capture different aspects of the iconic distillery.
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Declan Leach
Interviews · 19 Feb 2019
Aye Aye Captain! Scotland's John Barclay Interview
We’re right in the middle of the 2019 Guinness Six Nations and we recently caught up with Edinburgh and Scotland back-row, and recent Scotland Captain, John Barclay, to find out what it takes to become a rugby legend.
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