We previously shared our thoughts on tasting whisky, but here are some additional thoughts that Chris Walster, our in-house whisky expert has put together. You need to look at the colour, this w
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Review: Schiehallion 4.8% – Harviestoun Brewery
Schiehallion is a beer that takes you on a journey up to Scotland to combat a breathtaking hike up the glorious mountain of Schiehallion Or (She-Hal-Ion). Just picture this, reaching
Bushmills 21 year old 40% ABV Irish Whiskey
This is a blend of oloroso sherry and bourbon casks and has spent the last two years in madeira casks. This fortified wine beautifully compliments the distillery style. Indeed, this expression evokes
Tasting Whisky: From the Order to the Glasses You Use – Part One
Tasting can be done on your own or preferably with a group of friends and whisky clubs are a great way to experience whiskies you might not know about at a reasonable cost. Usually, a flight of five o
Bushmills 16 year old 40% ABV Irish Whiskey
We previously wrote about Bushmills 10 year old, but this post is the next in our Bushmills series. This sixteen year old spent fifteen years in a mixture of bourbon and oloroso sherry casks with a fi
International Whisk(e)y Day – March 27
Who needs an excuse to drink whisk(e)y? Well with International Whisk(e)y Day just around the corner, you’ve now got two perfect reasons! And whisk(e)y is truly international anyway with India being t
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Oban 12 Year Old Diageo Special Release 2021, 56.2% ABV
From ex-bourbon and refill casks according to the bottle label. But retailers describe the casks as “freshly charred American oak”, “freshly charred American virgin oak” or even “from non-traditional
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Mother’s Day & Whisky: How to Give the Perfect Whisky Gift
Speaking with Chris Walster, our in-house whisky expert, he discusses how whisky can be for all, making it the perfect surprise gift this Mother’s Day.
Bushmills 10 year old 40% ABV Irish Whiskey
Bushmills claims they have distilled whisky since 1608 but that royal licence was granted to another local landowner and the company that built Old Bushmills Distillery wasn’t established by Hugh Ande
Whisk(e)y Basics: The 5 Types of Whisky Glasses You Can Try
Does the glass make a difference to the whisky drinking experience? Here are the top five glasses according to Chris Walster, our in-house whisky expert, you can use when it comes to drinking whisky.&