February 2014 Archives - Edinburgh Whisky Blog

Edinburgh Whisky Blog Prohibition Tasting Part 1

February 28, 2014 by Chris +

Over the last couple of years, myself and Tiger have been hosting tastings for student whisky societies. It is always an honour, privilege and pleasure to do these tastings, as once we have a budget in mind we have a lot of [...]

Johnnie Walker Director’s Blend: a dream within a dream?

February 26, 2014 by Lucas +

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Imagine this. You meet a girl or a guy (depending on your preference), you get to know each other and soon it turns out he or she is quite simply perfect. The person in question has the looks of an angel, keen intelligence, [...]

Ballantine’s Ballance Competition

February 26, 2014 by Chris +

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Yes, I realise I’ve spelled balance with two ‘l’s. I assure you there’s method in the madness, let me explain. Ballantine’s 12 recently launched Ballance, one of the coolest and craziest servings of a whisky you’re ever [...]

Balvenie – The Intelligent Hand

February 21, 2014 by Graeme +

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Craft is the word of the moment. The alcohol industry alone gives birth to a new ‘craft’ product every second and as Bono was (probably) heard saying: “every time I clap my hands, a new craft beer appears in [...]

No-age-statement will kill us all

February 12, 2014 by Lucas +

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One thing that sets us firmly apart from animals is the ability to think strategically. Sure, all sorts of wild beasts think ahead but I’m pretty sure we’re the only species on the planet with the ability to plot [...]