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Chivas Bros’ Secret Speyside Collection

September 9, 2019 by Chris +

Chivas have released their most extensive collection to date – a 15 bottle extravaganza collectively known as the Secret Speyside Collection. The aim, according to the press release, is to showcase “four of Speyside’s most [...]

The Glenlivet Code – can you crack the code?

May 25, 2018 by Chris +

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In late March I took part in The Glenlivet Hackathon, which was part of the activity surrounding the launch of the newest addition to Glenlivet’s no-cask-info-no-tasting-notes-no-nothing range, The Glenlivet Code. Following [...]

The Glenlivet Cipher – a mysterious malt

June 15, 2016 by Chris +

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“The time has come”, the Walrus said, “to talk of many things: of flavours – and aromas – and ciphers. Of codes – and code-breakers – and innovation.” Erm, perhaps that’s not exactly what the Walrus wanted to talk to the [...]

Hello, Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve

March 5, 2015 by Chris +

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A few weeks ago I wrote an article lamenting the loss of Glenlivet 12yo from the UK, having just discovered that it was to be replaced, as of this month, with a new NAS alternative. Was I apprehensive? Yes. Did I fear a [...]

The Glenlivet Nàdurra Oloroso

May 15, 2014 by Graeme +

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I will probably be needing a few more holidays. Not because Tiger is getting on my nerves at EWB headquarters, or Turbo is necking all the beer in the fridge, but because travel retail seems to be producing some great [...]