Events

Glen Grant Five Decades

July 9, 2013 by Chris +

I’m not going to lie to you. You’ll have noticed by now (particularly if you follow us on Twitter) that we get invited to some pretty fucking cool events. We go to launches of new releases, taken on distillery tours, attend [...]

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, [...]

Amazing Whisky Events Edinburgh Part 3: The Whisky Stramash

May 16, 2013 by Chris +

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Theatre! Whisky! Barbers! Cocktails! Surgeon’s Hall! 25th & 26th of May! Tickets here! I could continue on like this, writing a maximum of 5 words per sentence and then an exclamation mark. In fact, it may be a far [...]

Ballantine’s 12yo Google+ Hangout

May 13, 2013 by Chris +

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A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege (and surreal pleasure) of taking part in a tasting hosted by Sandy Hyslop, master blender at Ballantine’s, which was essentially a deconstruction of Ballantine’s 12yo blend. However, [...]