October 2011 Archives - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

A Pioneer is… Part 1: Back to Basics

October 31, 2011 by Graeme +

The Scotch whisky industry has always been remarkably robust. Making the best of what they have, riding the highs and lows and turning bad situations into profitable ones. The very essence of the pioneer has been in the [...]

A Big Week in Wick

October 26, 2011 by Chris +

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They’ve been mightily busy up north. Not only have Old Pulteney released a limited edition ‘Row to the Pole’ bottling but their 21 year old has also gone and won Jim Murray’s World Whisky of the Year with a record equalling [...]

Ron de Jeremy got me partying all night at Hyde Out Bar

October 25, 2011 by Chris +

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Tasting Ron De Jeremy Rum at Hyde Out Cocktail bar I remember when I first heard of Ron de Jeremy Rum, I thought: that sounds cool, and I thought it would sell. I really want to taste Ron Jeremy’s Rum (I never thought I [...]

Just a Laddie…

October 21, 2011 by Chris +

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The true beginning of a new era. That was how the launch of The Laddie Ten was billed to a select group of invitees at a ceremony at Bruichladdich to celebrate the release of the first spirit distilled by Managing Director [...]

Pure Music Festival: It was Awesome!

October 21, 2011 by Chris +

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The Pure Whisky and Music festival is one of the best whisky festivals I have ever worked at or had the pleasure of attending. Organised by the fantastic folks behind Connosr, this festival was simple, but effective. Cool [...]