Musings

Where should I go?

March 16, 2012 by Chris +

Important: which distilleries should I visit? I need a holiday. It has been a long while since I’ve got away from the city. It has been even longer since I went somewhere where they speak a different language and have [...]

Whisky Round Table – March 2012

March 6, 2012 by Lucas +

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Bottling new make spirit – crime or street smarts? It has been over a year now since we last hosted a Whisky Round Table session. Some people left, others have joined during that time. The questions, we feel, got a bit [...]

Whisky Round Table - Knockdhu spirit safe

The Oscars Edinburgh Whisky Blog Style

February 26, 2012 by Jason +

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We fine fellows at Edinburgh Whisky Blog are not only the geekiest of whisky geeks, we are also major consumers of culture. It’s true. After many a review we’ll gather to reflect on our thoughts by heading off to [...]

Cognac Glenfarclas – rugby, le coq & geese!

February 24, 2012 by Graeme +

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Once every two years, at about this time of year, the French invade our fair city of Edinburgh for a weekend of sport and frivolity. This is not a peaceful time of year. Especially if you are working with alcohol! Hordes of [...]

Has Jura gone mad?!

February 23, 2012 by Chris +

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Why, Jura, why? We’re all familiar with whisky from Jura. Whether you prefer the malty cereal and sweet heather tones of the Origin 10, the herbal peat smoke punch of the Prophecy or something in between the two, this [...]