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Glenmorangie Astar Returns!

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September 28, 2017 by Chris +

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

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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

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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 [...]

Dalmore: The Vintage Port Collection

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August 2, 2017 by Chris +

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I think it’s fair to say Richard Paterson is a fan of wine casks, in any of their forms. White, red, sparkling, fortified… you name it and he’ll have fired some Dalmore spirit into it. I suppose it comes as no surprise, [...]

Jura Tastival 2017

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July 18, 2017 by Chris +

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Jura Tastival, the isle of Jura’s equivalent to Islay’s Feis Ile, sees an annual one day party on the island’s only distillery. It is also the time for a limited edition release from the distillery, which usually offers [...]