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Kilchoman 2009 Vintage & Red Wine Cask

November 23, 2017 by Chris +

Kilchoman have released two new whiskies in the past couple of months, both peated to 50ppm; one is their oldest whisky to date, and one has spent its entire life in ex-red wine casks. A rather interesting duo, I’m sure [...]

Glenmorangie Astar Returns!

September 28, 2017 by Chris +

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After an absence of almost a decade, Glenmorangie Astar has returned! I remember the first time I tasted Astar, way back in 2008 not long after it was launched. I’d tasted the Glenmorangie 10yo Original and thought Astar [...]

Glenesk 1980 G&M Rare Old

August 7, 2017 by Chris +

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A couple wet and windy Tuesday nights ago, myself and The Drinks Lady ventured to Scotch at The Balmoral to seek solace and try a couple of interesting drams, and boy did we find one. Glenesk aka Highland Esk aka Montrose aka [...]

The Lost Distillery Company – Lossit

August 6, 2017 by Chris +

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We hear names of distilleries of yesteryear, and depending on the depth of your pockets, you might be able to try some. The recently deceased distilleries of Imperial, Caperdonich, Pittyvaich and Littlemill can still be found [...]