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Compass Box Spice Tree Extravaganza

February 28, 2017 by Jason +

Do you know someone that just can’t help getting into trouble? I know I do, and the chances are that if you don’t it’s probably you. It’s not a bad thing though. You do want to have at least one of these people in your life. [...]

Compass Box at The Bon Vivant

December 5, 2016 by Chris +

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*Phone rings* Hello? Hi mate, you up to much tomorrow? Got a few things planned, how come? Oh, I just wanted to invite you to The Bon Vivant for a Compass Box whisky dinner with John Glaser. *Instantly clears diary* That’s [...]

Glasgow Whisky Festival

November 23, 2013 by Chris +

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It’s been a wee while since I’ve been to a whisky festival and I have just been able to wander about. In recent times, I have been behind a stand, passing on what little knowledge I have about the booze trade to [...]

Compass Box and Drinkmonger

November 25, 2011 by Chris +

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Drinkmonger Ok, some news: I am a drinkmongerer (this is a good thing). I now work part-time for Drinkmonger, the wine arm of Royal Mile Whiskies. Currently, there are 2 Drinkmonger’s in Scotland. One in Edinburgh and [...]

The Vintner’s Rooms. What a shame

October 9, 2011 by Chris +

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Occasionally, you see a business and idea that you really want to do well, but has the tiniest chance of doing well. The problem is, that with every day that passes, you see the chance of success fading. The small glint of [...]