Archive for March, 2009

St George’s Whisky

The first Single Malt England has ever produced will be ready for Christmas 2009. St George’s Distillery in Norfolk will be selling it’s first release of it’s Single Malt Whisky. So far, they have only been selling different “chapters” representing different ages and peating levels of their new spirit.
I am interested to try this but [...]

Extreme food-whisky matching by Euan Martin

Having been impressed with Lucas’ recent writings on matching whiskies with food, I thought I would give it a shot myself. However, rather than carry this out in a thoughtful and useful fashion, I figured I would go to extremes. We all know there are many weird and wonderful websites on the internet and one [...]

PeatFreak.com closing down

A very popular website and one of the most popular whisky forums, PeatFreak.com, is closing down, it was announced by its creator on Wednesday.
In his explanation he stated that he is disillusioned about the whisky community in general, the prices of whisky soared too high and also he wants to spend more time with his [...]

Keep the date free: 21 April

I know it’s an early call, but please don’t plan anything for Tuesday 21 April (7pm until late). Edinburgh Whisky Blog is organising a wee tasting in cooperation with Leslie’s Bar in Edinburgh.
We have planned on trying some real gems, like Longmorn 15, Springbank CS, Mortlach 19, Caol Ila 13 and more. The price of [...]

Alcohol: The Big Truth

Now, on this Blog and in other situations, we like to have a bit of a laugh and a joke about what we do for a living. We get to taste whisky and then write about it. It’s great! But there is a serious side too.
Alcohol, like anything else in life, has to be taken [...]

A Quick Dram: Ballantine’s 17 yo

Ballantine’s 17 yo
Blend
43% ABV
£39.99 from Here
Colour: Honey
Nose: Rich Christmas cake icing, honey, spice, plum jam sweetness, juicy red apple, sweet oak and a touch of marzipan.
Palate: Elegantly bitter and spicy on the entry, ever so slightly smoky and medicinal, oak sweetness punching through.
Finish: Super dark chocolate, iodine, chilli peppers. Medium long and balanced, wraps this [...]

A Quick Dram: The Glenlivet 15 yo

The Glenlivet 15 yo
Limousine Cognac cask
Speyside
40% ABV
£30.50 from Here

Colour: Deep Gold
Nose: Vanilla, perfume, oaky spice, strawberries and peaches
Palate: Malty, rich tea biscuits, smooth
Finish: Short, bit creamy and slightly peppery.
Person: Carla Bruni. A classy whisky and a classy lady. If you are reading this, Carla, leave Sarkozy and get in touch with me!
Chris

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£50,000 Springbank up for grabs

J & A Mitchell and Co Ltd, the owners of Springbank Distillery, have just sold two of the three remaining bottles of their Springbank 50yo, distilled in 1919 and bottled in 1970. They were bought by The World Whisky Index, a Dutch whisky investment company. Only 24 bottles of this malt were ever produced.
The last [...]

Writing for Food Bloggers

I just want to let you know, guys, that I now write about whisky for Food Bloggers site, which is a part of California based Pro Bloggers Network. My articles will be published there every Monday. You are welcome to read my first entry here if you like.
You are also due a word or two [...]

Worldwide Whisky Bars Directory Teaser

This is what the map looks like so far. Please expand the view or move it about to see other continents. There are no less than 87 locations there at this stage and that does not include bars in Edinburgh (for which we have a separate directory here). This is all thanks to you guys! [...]