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Dewar’s Hotel – the art of blending

June 10, 2016 by Chris +

A couple of weeks ago I received a rather exciting invitation from Dewar’s Blended Scotch Whisky. Usually, these things take the form of a pdf attached to an email, or at best, a card in the post. Rarely do I have to scribble [...]

Dalmore Cigar Malt and Cigars

August 22, 2012 by Jason +

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Chips and dip. Biscuits and tea. Salt and pepper. All super-fantastic pairings that we can enjoy everyday without blowing all of our hard earned pennies. Sometimes, however, we get a chance to try some pairings that are far [...]

A Quick Dram: Girvan 1964

January 28, 2011 by Chris +

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Occasionally, it’s nice to go for a glass of wine. Lucas and I studied wine at University (jammy beggars) so we both have a passion for wine. We are passionate about pretty much anything alcoholic (except Gin. I [...]

New Year Bars

December 31, 2009 by Chris +

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Travelling to Edinburgh for New Year? Not keen on standing on Princes Street, as the temperature plummets below zero and the alcohol becomes scarcer and scarcer? Here is my advice: Find a bar with an excellent selection of [...]