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.&
Why We Love Irish Whiskey Day
Irish Whiskey Day is on the 3rd March 2023 and is an annual celebration of Irish whiskey and its unique and rich history. This day is celebrated by both whiskey connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike.
Explaining Whisky: A Brief Guide on the History of Whisk(e)y
Whisky has often been referred to as the “nectar of the gods”, but the origin of whisky production has often been forgotten. But to truly enjoy whisky, knowing its history and the different types of w
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Enjoying this Single Malt Scotch Whisky: Auchroisk Review
First Editions Auchroisk 2010 11 Year Old, 46% ABV, Cost: £80, bottled 2022, one of 312 bottles from a bourbon barrel. The First Editions range is part of Hunter Laing & Co. It offers good single
Setting Sail with The Scalasaig – Island Hopper Review
This iconic limited edition ‘Maiden Voyage’ is a blended malt scotch whisky from Colonsay Beverages from their home at Scalasaig, Isle of Colonsay. The flavouring of this whisky takes you on an advent