January 2009 Archives - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

Glendronach Genesis

January 31, 2009 by Lucas +

Glendronach Distillery, recently bought by BenRiach, will release two new bottlings called Genesis in March. It will be a 15 and an 18 year old, matured entirely in Spanish sherry casks. We are the first to leak this and [...]

Bruichladdich 1998 Manzanilla

January 29, 2009 by Lucas +

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Manzanilla in Spanish means “old bathtub”. Well, maybe not exactly. Literally it means “little apple”. It’s a dry style of Fino Sherry from Sanlúcar de Barrameda. A few oak butts used for aging [...]

Never heard of Canadian glens? Now you have.

January 29, 2009 by Lucas +

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Press release from 27 Jan 2009 source A Cape Breton distillery will be allowed to use the term “Glen” on its single-malt whisky, the Federal Court of Appeal has ruled. The court upheld Glenora Distillers’ [...]

Six Nations, five whiskies, one hipflask

January 28, 2009 by Lucas +

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Wondering what whisky to take to Scotland’s games during this 6 Nations tournament? Our friend, Euan Martin* solved the problem for you! Read and never lose hope… As the 6 Nations approaches I have begun to look [...]

Whisky Tasting in the Hotel Du Vin

January 27, 2009 by Chris +

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The Drama After a long hard day of exam revision I am looking forward to our tasting tonight at the Hotel Du Vin. The weather is suitably cold, which will make the whisky that little bit more warming and enjoyable. The day [...]