May 2012 Archives - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

Naked Grouse Cocktail Competition (How I imagine the day will unfold)

May 29, 2012 by Chris +

In the next 24 hours, I will be judging a Naked Grouse Cocktail competition! Little old me! I feel very honoured. Naked Grouse is top quality. It is a heavily sherried blend. It’s main malts are the likes of Highland [...]

Ardbeg Day – Let the games begin!

May 28, 2012 by Graeme +

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For all Islay whisky fans this time of year is the best time of year. The annual Fèis Ìle is well and truly under way, with all singing and all dancing events taking place around the island. Lots of fun, lots of whiskies and [...]

A Quick Beer: Innis & Gunn Canada Day 2012 By Joe

May 27, 2012 by Chris +

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The beer in the picture below is a bit cheeky, dropped off by a rep to Teuchters Landing prompting a massive scrap amongst all the staff. Needless to say standing 6′ 6″ and weighing in at an impressive 266lbs I [...]

Master of Malt 30yo Speyside (4th Edition)

May 23, 2012 by Chris +

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The chaps at Master of Malt have a knack of picking superb whisky and bottling it themselves. This is no exception. Sourced from a ‘secret’ distillery somewhere in the heart of Speyside, this is the fourth edition of the 30yo [...]

New Pot Still Whiskey (my ideas)

May 22, 2012 by Chris +

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In my dreams, I am Don Draper (without the bad qualities). Suave, sophisticated and with a knack for picking out great marketing ideas. In less than 24 hours, Pernod Ricard are going to announce a New Pot Still Whiskey to be [...]