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Mackmyra Vintersol

October 20, 2019 by Chris +

Swedish distillery Mackmyra have collaborated with port brand, Quinta Do Valado, one of the oldest producers in the Duoro Valley in Portugal, to create Mackmyra Vintersol. This expression, which translates as ‘winter sun’, is [...]

Glen Moray 21yo Portwood Finish

September 1, 2019 by Chris +

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Today is the first of a trio of articles where I’ll sample some new releases which were launched at Royal Mile Whiskies’ Whisky Fringe last month. Over the next few days, we’ll have a look at the new Cù Bòcan range from [...]

Glendronach Single Cask Batch 17

August 8, 2019 by Chris +

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Yes, it’s that time of year again when Glendronach release a range of heavily sherried (or port-ed) single cask whiskies. Remarkably, we’re on to Batch 17 and this time, the brand have divvied up their single cask offering [...]

Benriach Single Cask Batch 16

August 5, 2019 by Chris +

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It’s the height of summer, therefore it’s that time of year when Benriach release an annual batch of single cask whiskies. Last year was impressive, with a mix of peated unpeated whiskies in the seventeen-strong range, along [...]

Benriach Single Cask Batch 15

July 7, 2018 by Chris +

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I’ve said before that Benriach is often referred to as ‘The Lab’ among company employees due to the varied production of spirit at the site, and the fact that almost every cask type can be found should you be lucky enough to [...]