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Scotch Boom – Wolfburn Distillery
Part 3 of our Scotch Boom series looking at the trend for new Scotch Whisky Distilleries takes a look at Wolfburn Distillery. Thanks to Wolfburn Business Development Manager, Daniel Smith. Continue reading
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Glenrothes 11 Years Old 2006 Celebration of the Cask
Glenrothes 2006 Celebration of the Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: A very fruity, sweet and spiced sherry influence with hints of some of the more favourable flavours for me such as nut and chocolate. Plenty of spice and sweetness… Continue reading
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Hazelburn 14 Years Old 2002 Cognac cask
Hazelburn 14 Years Old 2002 Cognac Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: An interesting expression, really sweet and fruity, well-spiced and borders on becoming a little woody and tannic towards the finish. I’m not sure what I was expecting with… Continue reading
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Dupont 1980 Vintage
Clear and fruity with just a touch of aged oak wood flavours, this is mostly aged in large wooden tuns to keep the oak influence light, before a finishing period in toasted 400l casks delivering a balance usually found on… Continue reading
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Whisky Blog Ranking April 2018
Our monthly update on the most popular whisky blogs ranked by Alexa traffic estimates Continue reading
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BenRiach Cask Strength Batch 2
BenRiach Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: Really quite drinkable at Cask Strength, this for me displays characters of each of the component casks though I feel the Bourbon and Virgin Oak influences speak the loudest on the palate.… Continue reading
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Scotch Boom – Kingsbarns Distillery
Part 2 of our Scotch Boom series looking at the trend for new Scotch Whisky Distilleries takes a look at Kingsbarns Distillery. Thanks to their Brand Manager Steven Shand. Continue reading
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Raw Spirit by Iain Banks
Book review: Iain Banks Raw Spirit In search of the perfect dram. Continue reading
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Bruichladdich 1986 / 30
Bruichladdich 1986 / 30 Sherry: The Magnificent Seven Single Malt Scotch Whisky Review: Delicious, really nutty and full of chocolate before moving into steamed fruit pudding soaked with rum or sherry. Very Christmas-like. From memory this is only the second… Continue reading
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Scotch Boom – Isle of Raasay Distillery
Part 1 of our Scotch Boom series looking at the trend for new Scotch Whisky Distilleries takes a look at Isle of Raasay Distillery, thanks to Alasdair Day of R&B Distillers Limited. Continue reading
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