Macallan, one of the most renowned Scotch whisky distilleries, is celebrating its 200th anniversary with events across the country. Recently, whisky enthusiasts had the chance to experience an unforgettable MacAllan tasting event hosted by Macallan’s
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Brewing Peachy Pale Ale with Everards Brewery: A Fruity Delight!
Earlier in September this year, our Beer Connoisseur Luke Slater was lucky enough to have an invitation to brew a Peachy Pale Ale at Everards Brewery. This was an experimental brew that took Luke into a journey of mixing many flavours to create a pun
October Monthly Round Up For The Whisky Drinker
Here is our October whisky newsletter, full of the latest trends and releases. If you’re a fan of whisky or are just interested in learning more about it, then make sure to read on! Whisky Highlights The month passed with very little in the way of ma
October Monthly Round Up For The Beer Drinker
We’re excited to share our latest feature which is the monthly beer newsletter from our Beer Connoisseur – Luke Slater! Don’t worry you’ll still see the whisky newsletter as well at the start of every month. We’ll be keeping the two newsletters separ
21 Dog Friendly Things To Do in Northumberland in Four Days
There are so many things that you can do in Northumberland that are dog friendly. We reckon you might be able to do ten of these things within a day! This guide is based on The Cask Connoisseur trip at the end of September. This involved them d
Ad Gefrin Distillery: 5 Reasons to Experience the Spirit of Northumberland
The variation between distillery tours never ceases to amaze us here at The Cask Connoisseur. Not only in the quality of the tour, the information imparted, or the overall experience, but the variation in design between mash tuns, wash backs, stills
Four Spooky Ways You Can Celebrate this Halloween with Whisky
Did you know Halloween and whisky pair remarkably well? When we exclusively spoke to our whisky connoisseur, Chris Walster, he said “At a stretch the Voodoo range from Brave New Spirits, the Macbeth Collection from Livingstone Rare, and Mythical Beas
Speyside Distillery Tours: The Ultimate Guide for Whisky Lovers
If you’re a whisky enthusiast, a trip to Speyside is an experience like no other. Nestled in Scotland’s heart, Speyside is home to the highest concentration of distilleries in the world. With over 50 to 60 distilleries depending on the source, Speysi
The Glenturret Distillery: A Luxurious Whisky Destination
The Glenturret Distillery was named the Best Tourism Destination for Northern Europe at the prestigious World Luxury Travel Awards 2023, and it’s easy to see why. The Cask Connoisseur recently indulged in a full day of luxury at this historic distill
Gin & Tonic Day: Toasting to the Best Gins from Whisky Distilleries
At The Cask Connoisseur, while our main focus is on whisky, we’re happy to shine a light on gin—especially since the two are more closely related than you might think. Many whisky distilleries, both old and new, also produce gin, with Bruichladdich o
The History of the Gin and Tonic: A Celebratory Drink for World Gin and Tonic Day
As World Gin and Tonic Day approaches on October 19th 2024, it’s the perfect time to raise a glass and celebrate the fascinating history of one of the world’s most beloved cocktails. The gin and tonic (G&T) has evolved from a medicinal solution t
The Cotswold Distillery: What you Can Expect on the Whisky Tour
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