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Malt Master David Stewart’s 50 years

September 5, 2012 by Chris +

It is amazing when you think about it; 50 years with William Grant & Sons. When David Stewart began his apprenticeship, Glenfiddich was just about to become the first single malt to be exported from Scotland in any [...]

Grant’s Standfast

June 10, 2012 by Chris +

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The trip I am really excited about my trip tomorrow for many reasons. I am going up to Speyside, and some of my happiest times have been in Speyside. A helicopter ride at Glenlivet, fantastic tours at Glenburgie & [...]

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Meeting 10 Master Blenders

June 5, 2012 by Chris +

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From a whisky geek’s point of view, I am genuinely excited about the event that is happening on Wednesday at the Scotch Whisky Experience (there may still be tickets left, if you want one, check here). What, you [...]

The World's Largest Collection of Scotch Whisky, at the Scotch Whisky Experience (1)

The Ultimate Half and Half

July 7, 2010 by Chris +

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When I started drinking in pubs, at the tender age of 18, I became a regular at an old man pub in deepest darkest Leith. Very close to where a lot of Trainspotting was filmed. I would normally go on a Sunday with my boss. [...]

Employment in the Whisky industry

March 29, 2010 by Chris +

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Lucas and I have sat down many times, over a pint and a couple of whiskies and mused over employment within the Whisky industry. The options we talk about every time are: Master Distiller? I think you need a good knowledge of [...]