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Bourbon vs Scotch: What's the Difference?
Ah the age-old discussion of Scotch and bourbon. Sure, people have their preferences but are there any real differences between the two?
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Kingsbarns Distillery: From Dream To Reality
Gavin Smith visits Kingsbarns Distillery in Fife, where realisation of a shared dream has helped transform the Lowland whisky landscape…Read more -
Knockdhu Distillery: The Highlands Hidden Treasure
Gavin Smith opens the door on the history and happenings at the unusual Highland distillery.Read more -
The W Club - A New Take
The W Club’s launch in 2012 was nothing short of timely. A new era for whisky had dawned, with the industry seeing its biggest boom in decades. The popularity of whisky was surging, but much of the language surrounding it remained stuck in an environment of elitism - or ‘Scotch snobbery’, as the press called it.Read more -
My Craft | Glencairn
This winter we’ve been lucky enough to get a look behind the scenes at Glencairn Crystal, creators of the world’s finest bespoke decanters and the famous Glencairn whisky tasting glass.Read more -
Bain's Distillery: Out of Africa
When professional sportsmen retire many become coaches, managers or pundits, while others make a major change of career, usually being young enough to enjoy a second lease of working life. International footballer George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah, who played in England for Chelsea and Manchester City, even went on to become President of Liberia!Read more -
My Craft | Speyside Cooperage
What exactly goes into repairing and refurbishing whisky casks?Read more -
Bowmore - The Original Islay
From an incredible history to amazing innovation – find out more about Bowmore with Gavin Smith.Read more -
Winston’s Water of Life? A Time In History
Brian Wilson delves into the history and hyperbole surrounding Churchill’s relationship with whisky...Read more -
Introducing Ardbeg Traigh Bhan
Fans of smoky malts have something to celebrate next month with the arrival of Ardbeg Traigh Bhan (pronounced ‘Tri-Van’), a brand new 19 Year Old expression from the Islay distillery.Read more
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This Saturday 12 October at 10am, our latest shop in Exeter will be throwing open its doors to customers for the very first time. -
From 10am on Wednesday 9 October 2024 until 25 March 2025, The Whisky Shop will be the Exclusive Launch Partner for the Loch Lomond Waypoint Series Falls of Falloch 16 Year Old. Better yet, our W Club members will have priority access to this dram from 10am on Tuesday 8 October! Our Trentham shop recently hosted a special tasting of this release, and the reviews were glowing. -
Introducing: Exclusively available from The Whisky Shop from the 6th of October 2024, Laphroaig 33 Year Old Strong Characters Chapter 1 -
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