Musings

Kilchoman Sherry Single Cask (bottled by Royal Mile Whiskies)

August 10, 2012 by Chris +

You know, on the day in the build up to trying this dram, I felt rotten. Proper rotten. My brain felt like it was coming out of my ears. My stomach grumbled like some sort of injured bear. No idea why I felt like this. Maybe [...]

Drinkers dinner party (part 2)

August 4, 2012 by Chris +

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As many of my friends will know, I am terrible when it comes to finishing a task. I start something (for example a new book or a series of articles) and then I get distracted by something (most likely a pretty lady) and I [...]

Recreating the 1st written Grant’s Recipe

June 24, 2012 by Chris +

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Before I go into the ins & outs of my trip up to Speyside with Grant’s (including being trapped in an elevator twice with Jason B Standing, Ludo & Dominic Roskrow) let me just show you the main purpose we were [...]

New Pot Still Whiskey (my ideas)

May 22, 2012 by Chris +

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In my dreams, I am Don Draper (without the bad qualities). Suave, sophisticated and with a knack for picking out great marketing ideas. In less than 24 hours, Pernod Ricard are going to announce a New Pot Still Whiskey to be [...]

Pincer Vodka vs Glendronach Virgin Oak

April 6, 2012 by Chris +

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Pincer Vodka beats Glendronach 14 virgin oak in a duel Vodka on EWB again! Just over a month ago, our guest blogger, Joe, reviewed Chase Vodka on the Blog. This continues Edinburgh Whisky Blog’s branching out into other [...]