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Glenglassaugh Wood Finishes

January 11, 2018 by Chris +

After new releases at Glendronach and Benriach, it seems only right that Glenglassaugh, the final one of the triplets in the Brown-Forman family, releases something new. Or four somethings new, actually. The Glenglassaugh [...]

Auchentoshan Virgin Oak

September 19, 2013 by Graeme +

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Virgin Oak is all the rage for Morrison Bowmore at the moment. A couple of months ago Tiger tried the Glen Garioch Virgin Oak release and now we have the Auchentoshan Virgin Oak to sample here at Edinburgh Whisky Blog. Since [...]

Glen Garioch Virgin Oak

July 26, 2013 by Chris +

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For a long time now, it’s been rather fashionable to stick new spirit into an interesting type of cask to mature, or to finish a whisky in a cask not normally used. Whether it’s sherry butts, port pipes, rum casks, white wine [...]

Pincer Vodka vs Glendronach Virgin Oak

April 6, 2012 by Chris +

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Pincer Vodka beats Glendronach 14 virgin oak in a duel Vodka on EWB again! Just over a month ago, our guest blogger, Joe, reviewed Chase Vodka on the Blog. This continues Edinburgh Whisky Blog’s branching out into other [...]