The Essence of Suntory – Hakushu Rye
When discovering Japanese whisky, one startling distinction from the Scotch whisky industry soon becomes apparent. In Scotland, a culture of … Read more
BenRiach 10 Year Old Triple Distilled
When one thinks of triple distilled whisky, Speyside isn’t exactly the first part of the world that springs to mind. … Read more
Aberfeldy Distillery Visit
Throughout its history, Aberfeldy distillery has been a symbol of progress. Situated on the banks of the River Tay in … Read more
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
With St. Patrick’s Day upon us it would seem like an appropriate time for this site to pay a long-overdue … Read more
The Macallan Edition Series, Numbers 1-3
The Macallan will likely need no introduction to most readers; the Speyside giant stands alongside its neighbours Glenlivet and Glenfiddich … Read more
Glen Moray Tweet Tasting
To the casual observer, Glen Moray is known primarily as being a source of value whisky. Proudly occupying the affordable … Read more
Barley and Terroir: As Clear as Mud?
Avid readers of this blog may recall that I have touched on the concept of terroir previously, in the context … Read more
Glengoyne Distillery Visit
At just over half an hour’s drive from Glasgow, Glengoyne is one of the more accessible distilleries in Scotland – … Read more
Drinks by the Dram The Japanese Whisky Advent Calendar (V1 2017 Edition)
Jump straight to the latest update Another year has passed and once again it’s time to put up trees, decorate … Read more
Aberfeldy Tweet Tasting
The self-styled Home of Dewars, whisky produced at Aberfeldy distillery has long been a major constituent in Dewar’s White Label … Read more