Musings

Ballantines 12 Year Old- My Experience

July 31, 2013 by Jason +

If you were to walk past me on a busy street there is many things that you might think. ‘That guy kind of looks like Wolverine. You know, if Wolverine really let himself go’ wouldn’t be too far off the mark or ‘I wouldn’t [...]

Naked Grouse Cocktail Competition with Martin Duffy

June 1, 2013 by Guest Writer +

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One of the most knowledgeable people in the alcohol business we know, Martin runs the drinks consultancy Solid Liquids and the Scottish Bartenders Network. He has finally written a blog for us on the recent Naked Grouse [...]

Nonjatta: The Japanese Whisky Blog

April 21, 2013 by Chris +

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You may have noticed over the past year or two, that I have become particularly interested in World Whisky, specifically Japanese Whisky. My interest has grown due to its exotic nature, the intertwined story of Japanese [...]

The Directors Blend – Art of Blending

April 4, 2013 by Graeme +

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A week or so before I went to Dublin with Lukasz to visit Jameson, I had the pleasure of attending an event with Diageo, at the Scotch Whisky Experience, to promote the art of blending. We were invited to sample The Directors [...]

Interview with Marcin at Number 1 Drinks: Part 3

February 6, 2013 by Chris +

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Let’s continue on with this fantastic interview with Marcin from Number 1 drinks on everything Karuizawa, Chichibu, Hanyu and Japanese whisky related. If you haven’t already, check out Part One and Part Two. [...]