May 2013 Archives - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

Paul John – Edited and Brilliance

May 29, 2013 by Graeme +

Whisky Stramash was a hectic weekend for me and Master Hoban, but even before the festival had kicked off we were getting in the mood by trying out some whisky from Paul John. This is not one of Tiger’s dodgy friends [...]

Shackleton’s Whisky for Fathers Day

May 27, 2013 by Chris +

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During my 4 years writing Edinburgh Whisky Blog, I have received countless emails with Father’s Day whisky deals, recommendations and cocktail ideas from retailers, PR people and assorted others involved in the whisky [...]

A quick beer: Ginger Grouse; you know, this stuff is quite good!

May 27, 2013 by Chris +

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Ginger Grouse is an alcoholic ginger beer developed by Famous Grouse with a dash of Famous Grouse in it. They have been experimenting with this concept for a while (including pre-made grouse and Ginger Beer on draft a few [...]

Grouse with The Famous Grouse 200L bottle

Edinburgh Whisky Stramash Live Blog!

May 25, 2013 by Chris +

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The #whiskystramash is here! It’s an absolutely stunning day for a whisky festival. The Harviestoun beer is flowing in the courtyard, there is Big Peat Bacon infused cocktails, Ancnoc, Paul John Whisky, New Zealand [...]

New Macallan 1824 Range (Gold, Amber, Sienna & Ruby)

May 20, 2013 by Chris +

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Conflicted. That’s how I feel after tasting the new Macallan 1824 range. Conflicted and intrigued. Let me explain: As someone who has immersed themselves in the whisky business for 5 years as a whisky retailer, barman, [...]