About me? I am a Whisky Educator, Travel-Tourist and Blogger. I blog tasting notes about (mostly Scotch) beer and whisky at The Whiskyphiles. I keep progress of my travels via the Alfred Barnard Society. Based in Livingston, Scotland I do most of my dramming at the University of Edinburgh Water of Life Society and Scotch Malt Whisky Society.
Woodford Reserve® collaborates with UK On-Trade to create a bespoke Old Fashioned Cocktail Syrup FROM JANUARY 2019 THE 500ML BARTENDER’S EDITION WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM SELECTED WHOLESALERS WOODFORD RESERVE®, one of the […]
The latest whisky new releases in stores from 27th January 2019
Glen Scotia Victoriana Cask Strength Batch 001 whisky review: Following the 18 year old, this one really stood out for me. Perhaps it was the extra ABV or the charred cask and PX influences? I don’t really know why but I loved this one, maybe it was just the return to more classic coastal Campbeltown flavours…? 89/100
Gordon & MacPhail, the single malt Scotch whisky creator, has unveiled a new addition to its ‘Private Collection’: Gordon & MacPhail 1948 from Glen Grant Distillery. At 70-years-old, it is the oldest expression […]
Glen Scotia 18 Year Old whisky review: Surprisingly light and creamy, this 18 year old expression is a polar opposite to the usual oily and dirty Campbeltown smoke. Delicious waxy/oily, coastal and sherried on an unpeated malt backbone. 87/100
The latest whisky new releases in stores from 20th January 2019
Glen Scotia 15 Year Old whisky review: A robust, briny and oily Campbeltown expression with a delicate hint of smoke throughout. 86/100
The Edinburgh Whisky Academy, which is fully accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), has launched their first tier of education. The Academy was specifically created to fill a vital gap in Scotch […]
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LIMITED EDITION GAME OF THRONES®-INSPIRED SINGLE MALT WHISKY COLLECTION AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER 8 Whiskies, 8 Seasons— Pre-order Now on Amazon to toast the final season of Game of Thrones Joining White Walker by […]
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is celebrating a top award win at an internationally acclaimed spirits competition. The Highland distillery was awarded a Master medal in the Green Initiatives category at […]
