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Heroes & Heretics… and a 27yo Bunnahabhain

September 27, 2019 by Chris +

We love a revival, don’t we? Particularly if you were a child in the 1990s (like me) and are currently thoroughly enjoying the full Friends back catalogue on Netflix, massive earphones, polaroid cameras… and, ahem, the Spice [...]

Whisky Blind Spots and Tullibardine

September 18, 2019 by Jason +

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As September draws on, I’m finding myself in a somewhat reflective mood. My son, the whirlwind of fandoms that he is, just turned eight. This milestone, marked with cake and a trip away, triggered a thought that I hadn’t even [...]

Whisky Illuminati Solaria Series

September 16, 2019 by Chris +

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After launching their inaugural range, the Candlelight Series, last year, Whisky Illuminati have now launched their second range, the Solaris Series. This range comprises five single cask whiskies, but only part of the liquid [...]

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Glendronach Cask Strength Batch 8

September 14, 2019 by Chris +

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It’s around this time of year, when autumn starts to hover on the horizon, that Glendronach releases its annual cask strength offering. This year is no different, and this staple of the range is now on its 8th batch. Matured [...]

Method & Madness: Acacia & Cherry Wood Finishes

September 13, 2019 by Chris +

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For those of you not familiar with Method & Madness, it is a brand which has resulted from the coming together of Irish Distillers’ (think Jameson and Redbreast) most experienced blenders, and their upstart apprentices. [...]