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#16 – Unlocking the Potential of Grain Whisky: From 200 years old Cameronbridge to the New Era Grain Distilleries
Nestled in the heart of Scotland’s whisky-producing region lies Cameronbridge distillery, a historic establishment dating back to 1824. Renowned as the oldest Grain distillery in Scotland, Cameronbridge boasts a rich history, having been involved in the development of the Scotch industry at every step. While the majority of the distillery’s produce finds its way into…
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#14 – Almost a dozen of Inchgower
Greetings, it’s been a while! Recently, I had the pleasure of attending an extraordinary whisky tasting event hosted by James (also known as @thewhiskybarrista on Instagram). The focus of the event was the under-the-radar Inchgower distillery, offering a captivating lineup of nine expressions. Before diving straight into the drams, as usual, let me start with…
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#15 – It’s Glenkinchie Time!
Another extraordinary whisky tasting event hosted by James, also known as @thewhiskybarrista on Instagram, this time with a focus on Glenkinchie, a distillery that is not only close to me physically but also to my heart. Although Ardbeg 10 was what got me into single malt, Glenkinchie is the one that introduced me to the…
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#13 – Travelling to the Wild West – A Blind Tasting Journey of American Whiskies
In a delightful exchange, my dear friend RyeAmLegend sent me five blind samples from the US, each containing special American whiskies impossible to source in the UK. To be fair, I have always been underexposed to whiskies outside of the UK, simply because we’re overwhelmed with local options here, and international whiskies become a lot…
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#11 – How Many Loch Lomond Whiskies Can I Savour within a Day?
Greetings, fellow whisky enthusiasts! Recently, I had the delightful opportunity to attend a whisky tasting event hosted by none other than the famous Jolly Toper. The focus of the event was the iconic Loch Lomond distillery, which presented an impressive lineup of 11 whiskies, ranging from vintage 1996 to experimental 2000s and modern expressions. Today,…
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#10 – The Scotch Whisky Timeline
Whisky, often referred to as the “Water of Life,” has a rich history filled with significant events that have shaped the industry we know today. From the first mention of “Aqua Vitae” in the 15th century to the introduction of single malt marketing in the late 1980s, each milestone has contributed to the development and…
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#9 – Johnnie Walker Princes Street
The whisky industry giant, Diageo, opened a physical store right in the heart of Edinburgh back in September 2021. They’ve got the full lineup of Johnnie Walker core releases, along with some exclusive, collaborative, and limited editions of Johnnie Walker blends. And if you’re a single malt fan, don’t worry, they’ve also stocked official bottlings…
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#8 – Debates around Glendronach
Glendronach is a well-known name in the whisky industry, particularly among the Sherry Cask whisky lovers who appreciate the traditional non-chilled filtration process. In this article, let’s explore some of the most popular debates around the hyped distillery. Debates 1 – Why Glendronach Removed the Non-Chill Filtered Label? In 2021, fans of the distillery were…
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#7 – Cadenhead Spring 2023 Authentic Collection
This time Candenhead is offering a generous 8-dram tasting pack for an asking price of ยฃ30, with several unusual releases like old Tennessee whiskey, old Jura, and a Kilkerran. It’s a no-brainer to smash that buy button. Tennessee 19 Year Old Bourbon Barrel 46.3% $130 Nose Sweet and oak-driven. Fresh American oak cask, expect abundant…
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