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The Fisherman’s Retreat: Arran & Port Charlotte

May 14, 2020 by Chris +

Ramsbottom, Lancashire. Hardly the first place which would spring to mind if I mentioned a new (to me, anyway) independent bottler. The Fisherman’s Retreat is a bar, restaurant and much-sought-after wedding venue based just [...]

Claxton’s Spirits Single Casks

March 8, 2019 by Chris +

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A couple of months ago the very kind people at Claxton’s Spirits got in touch and asked if they could send me a wee box of their single cask releases. Out of sheer politeness I said yes*, and now here we are. When I popped [...]

Rock Oyster Cask Strength Batch 2

August 7, 2018 by Chris +

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As I’m sure you were all aware, Sunday was National Oyster Day. Much rejoicing was had in celebration of that little salty, squidgy, slimy thing found in the sea. What a day. In all seriousness, I was looking forward to [...]

Arran comes of age – the 21st Anniversary release

December 9, 2016 by Chris +

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Turning 21 years old is a big deal. The awkward teenage years are behind you, you’ve survived the transition into young adulthood and are finding your feet at university. In the US this age is of utmost importance, as you can [...]

Arran 1998 – RMW Single Cask

July 23, 2013 by Chris +

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It seems as though everyone’s at it. Not at it in that sense you smutty little buggers. No, I mean everyone’s bottling their own single cask whisky, or so it seems. Many independent bottlers have released single cask [...]