Musings

The Directors Blend – Art of Blending

April 4, 2013 by Graeme +

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. [...]

Macallan Gold: it’s all in the colour

December 10, 2012 by Chris +

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So, Macallan have released a new range. The 1824 series. This range will replace Macallan 10, 12, 15 and the Fine Oak range. I have quoted an excerpt from the press release, as I think it contains a couple of nuggets as to [...]

Half’n'Half Part One: Old Worthy

December 6, 2012 by Lucas +

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Half’n'half /hawfnhaf/, whisky and chaser, a dip and a nip. An Edinburgh institution, an art, a way of life. Really? Well, no. Half’n'half is right now hardly what I’d like it to be. I was first introduced [...]

Diageo blending the conversation in the UK

December 2, 2012 by Chris +

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A hectic start It was quite a hectic start to my day, when I went to the Diageo offices in Edinburgh. I had had a few too many pints in Brewdog the night before (as you do) which meant I woke up with about 20 minutes to get [...]