'Twas the month before Christmas and all through the land customers were scurrying in search of a dram. The whiskies were many, too many to pick, but The Whisky Shop was there to help old St. Nick!
Global Scotch Whisky Ambassador for Diageo, and former Love Scotch ambassador, Ervin Trykowski joined Whiskeria for a summer road trip* on the Isle of Arran, leaving no stone unturned in his quest for cocktail perfection.
There is a common misconception among the whisky community that blended whisky is somehow inferior to single malt whisky. But anyone who has truly embraced the world of blended whisky with open drams will know fine well there is no truth behind this widely spread belief.
In the competitive world of whisky few bottles can stay top of their class for long, but this blended malt from Japanese whisky brand Nikka was recently named ‘World’s Best Blended Malt’ at the World Whiskies Awards for the second consecutive year.
With a focus on passion, quality and premium provenance, Scotland’sonly two Michelin starred chef AndrewFairlie, is a man after our own hearts.Who better to help us get in the foodie spirit this festive season?
To get some immediate feedback on the newest whisky from Islay, Ardnahoe, we allowed random customers who walked into our Manchester store the chance to try an advanced sample. Store manager, Phil, captured their first impressions and we have condensed their reactions into a short video.
Scotland's small islands – from Arran, Jura and Mull in the West, to Orkney in the North – produce whiskies of various styles. Though, when referring to the Island region, this does exclude the 'whisky capital' Islay, which is a region of its own. Island whiskies differ to one another, as their qualities are born from the individuality of the island itself. They, like the beautiful countryside they spring from, will provide something to suit everyone's taste.
Bottled to celebrate the 2024 Campbeltown Malt Festival, this limited-edition Glen Scotia bottling is a charmingly unconventional dram fit for a celebration together.