At the end of September 2024, Luke and Chris, our Beer and Whisky Connoisseurs, visited The Cotswolds Distillery. This distillery has been high on their list to visit, since it has won The Cask Connoisseur Award for 2024 (two years in a row)! They ar
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September Monthly Round up for the Whisky Drinker
Well, the first whisky Advent calendars are on sale. So, we are heading towards Christmas, and it is time to start thinking of those Christmas drams. An Advent calendar is a great way to try multiple
AugustMonthly Round up for the Whisky Drinker
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Everards Brewery: Spending a Day Brewing At Everards
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 an opportunity to explore new flavours and create
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 attended, hosted by Brand Ambassador Richard Stephenson,
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 enjoyed neat or on the rocks? Find out our answer b
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 during a visit to Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery. H
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 whisky experience, allowing the person to become fully
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 with various promotions, new release information, dis
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 on Tamworth Street in the centre of Lichfield wil
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 plenty of Father’s Day gifts out there… but how