June 2010 Archives - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

To state or not to state?

June 28, 2010 by Lucas +

The world’s leading producer of luxury Scotch whisky, Chivas Brothers, is today launching a global campaign to advocate the importance and value of age statements to consumers – Reads the first paragraph of a press [...]

Caol Ila 25!

June 25, 2010 by Lucas +

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The World has changed. I feel it in the water. I feel it in the Earth. I smell it, in the air. Diageo – once the Sauron of all the drink companies, well known for neglecting maltheads, limiting their Scotch [...]

Whisky Food Pairings in Boisdale Restaurants

June 25, 2010 by Lucas +

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As you well know Chris and I have a strong practical interest in the art of whisky food matching. Today we have a rather special treat for you (and ourselves) – a handful of very useful tips on the matter from our guy [...]

Paula’s Feis Ile 2010 Odyssey – Part 2

June 25, 2010 by Lucas +

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My whisky odyssey had started in Campbeltown and Springbank’s open day would be a hard act to follow on an ordinary trip but I was heading to the peat-lover’s homeland for ‘FEIS ILE’. More commonly [...]

The Glenlivet, a helicopter and some tasty stuff

June 24, 2010 by Chris +

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Picture this. Lucas and I stood outside The Glenlivet distillery. The sun is shining, chat is flowing and our tasty lunch is settling nicely. Then in the field in front of us land a couple of helicopters! Yes folks, [...]