Speyside Trip
A couple of weeks ago, I was in Speyside. It was a truly amazing trip. I was a guest of Chivas, so we were really looking at the heart of their blending and single malt empire. Glenburgie to start with (the heart of Ballantine’s), then the Glenlivet (the heart of their Single Malt empire) and [...]
It is all about making the right impression
The Ballantine’s slogan is ‘leave an impression’. In business, whisky and life, making a good impression is very important. Your first impression being the most important. I was thinking about this during a Ballantine’s components tasting while at the club house at Loch Lomond Golf Course for the Scottish Open. Whoever played the best round [...]
A Quick Dram: Glenburgie 10 yo
Glenburgie 10 yo Speyside 40% ABV £22.50 from here Colour: Light tan Nose: Christmas mince pies, aniseed and lemons. An appetising dram. Palate: Spicy on the top. Berries, cherries, roses and honey. Finish: Very sweet. Overall: 10 years in a mixture of sherry barrels really gives this whisky some lovely flavours, and at £22.50 it’s [...]
