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Declan Leach
Reviews · 5 Apr 2017
Nikka Taketsuru 17 Year Old Tasting Review
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.
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Joseph Pettigrew
News · 28 Mar 2017
Coming Soon: Roe & Co. Blended Irish Whiskey
With a new premium whiskey and a distillery on the way, the Roe name is making its way back to Dublin
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Declan Leach
History · 22 Feb 2017
A Time in History: New Wave Distilling
Brian Wilson visits the distilleries resurrecting and re-imagining Scotland’s distilling landscape.
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Declan Leach
Reviews · 2 Jan 2017
The Glenlivet Founders Reserve Tasting Review
Often described as the distillery which started it all, Glenlivet was Scotland’s first officially licensed whisky distillery in 1823.
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Declan Leach
Interviews · 24 Nov 2016
Andrew Fairlie: A Man For All Seasons
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?
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Joseph Pettigrew
Culture · 31 Oct 2016
No Tricks, Just Treats: Our Top Halloween Whiskies
Halloween – not a date you may naturally associate with whisky, but we think it’s the perfect excuse to treat your taste buds to a devilishly good dram. After all, why should all the goodies be reserved for children?Here are some of our most bewitching drams to sooth your spooked-out souls this Halloween...
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Joseph Pettigrew
Distilleries · History · 7 Sep 2016
The Macallan: From School Books to the Record Books
What makes The Macallan so special? We take a look at the whisky that grew from humble beginnings to the most expensive in the world
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Joseph Pettigrew
News · 22 Aug 2016
Coming Soon: BenRiach Single Cask Batch 13
BenRiach release twelve single cask offerings ranging from sixteen to forty years old
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Joseph Pettigrew
News · 18 Aug 2016
Coming Soon: GlenDronach 14 Year Old Virgin Oak
GlenDronach distillery revisits a critically-acclaimed Wood Finish
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Joseph Pettigrew
News · 3 Aug 2016
Coming Soon: The Dalmore Quintessence
Released to mark Master Distiller, Richard Paterson's five decades in the industry, this unique expression is a celebration of artistry in maturation
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