December 2010 Archives - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

Tomatin Single Cask Editions

December 28, 2010 by Chris +

It has been a while since we have tasted Tomatin. When we did, all the way back in March of this year, we thoroughly enjoyed them. We tried the 12, 15 and 18. What we noted was a real consistency and direction in the range. [...]

St Andrews day. What did we learn? Part One

December 26, 2010 by Chris +

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Apologies I have to say some apologies. This post has been a long time coming. I’m sure I can look forward to coal in my stocking this year. Santa will have picked me out as a wrong un’. Preparation On St Andrews [...]

A (chocolate) dram for Xmas

December 23, 2010 by Chris +

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The temperature was rapidly dropping as the Sun dipped from view. My Xmas shopping was becoming a struggle. I could feel my shoulders wilt at the knowledge that there was still so much to do. The snow underfoot, while making [...]

A dram for Xmas (anCnoc 16)

December 23, 2010 by Chris +

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We visited Knockdhu distillery recently. It made me relish visiting distilleries. It had been a long day, and we still had a lot of driving to go, but it was well worth stopping off at Knockdhu. What really makes that [...]

A dram for Xmas (Tomintoul 12 Portwood finish)

December 21, 2010 by Chris +

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Today’s dram is Tomintoul 12 Port wood finish. I may have mentioned this before, but I believe Port is underused in the whisky industry. The small amount of port matured whiskies I have tried, I have thoroughly enjoyed. [...]