Our Beer Connoisseur, Luke Slater has embarked on a new adventure, stepping into the heart of Everards brewery for a unique challenge: crafting an experimental beer! This wasn’t just any beer – it was
A Compass Box Whisky Tasting: Exploring Exceptional Blends
Compass Box Whisky is known for producing innovative and high-quality blends that challenge traditional perceptions of whisky. During a recent tasting event that our whisky expert Chris Walster attend
Ice in whisky? Expert debates neat vs. on the rocks when drinking whisky
Whisky holds a special place in the hearts of aficionados. Its complex flavors, rich history, and cultural significance make it beloved worldwide. Yet, the age-old debate continues: should whisky be e
Tasting Notes: Aultmore 25-Year-Old Whisky (46% ABV)
Discover the exquisite Aultmore 25-Year-Old whisky, valued at £340—a true gem in the world of single malts. Our in-house whisky expert, Chris Walster, had the pleasure of sampling this rare expression
20 of the Best Whisky Distilleries in the UK and Ireland in 2024
Are you thinking of visiting whisky distilleries in 2024? There are several out there in the UK and Ireland, around 298 distilleries according to our recent calculations! Each one offers a unique whis
July Monthly Round up for the Whisky Drinker
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June Monthly Round up for the Whisky Drinker
Background – Here at The Cask Connoisseur, even though we’re not subscribed to every potential newsletter or source of information, we receive around four hundred emails over the course of a month wit
Titanic Brewery to reopen community pub in Lichfield this Summer
Titanic Brewery has confirmed the acquisition of a much-loved community pub in the heart of Lichfield, and will be reopening it under a new name this August. Formerly known as The Pig, the pub located
Five Favourite Whisky Gifts for Father’s Day – 16th June 2024
Father’s Day is coming up, so now is the time to make sure you’ve got your dad a special present to show him how much you appreciate him. But what should you get your dad this Father’s Day? There are
May Monthly Round up for the Whisky Drinker
Background – Here at The Cask Connoisseur, even though we’re not subscribed to every potential newsletter or source of information, we receive around four hundred emails over the course of a month wit