The Dram Team – Clan Denny – Glenburgie 2009
Generosity is such an important quality. It comes in many forms: generosity of hospitality, generosity of spirit, and even generosity of honesty. You must have these sorts of people in […]
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The Johnnie Walker Experience
“In for a penny, in for a pound.” The last whisky-based experience of our Edinburgh trip was the most likely to go horribly wrong. I like Johnnie Walker Black, and […]
Port of Leith Distillery
Leith is a cool place, with a collection of some of the best craft beer breweries in Scotland. So when I found out that there was also a really interesting […]
Holyrood Distillery
I am a big believer in gambling money on experiences. You rarely regret what you do, but often regret missing out on things that you wish you had done. Visiting […]
The Scotch Whisky Experience, Edinburgh
City visits are not really my style. I usually prefer to wind down by getting lost in the wide outdoors. Sometimes, however, new experiences call, and I am forced to […]
The Heart Cut – Nc’Nean
One of the main joys of the whisky world is the lovely people who are in it. Meeting Georgie and Fab at Exploring Whisky: Bristol was a real joy. They are a […]
Laphroaig – Oak Select
I am a purist and I generally only buy whisky if I think it will be interesting or it offers something new. So this is an exception to the rule. […]
Dalmore – 2008 Vintage
What does it take to change your mind about something? I can’t say that I have ever been a massive Dalmore fan. My impression to this point has always been […]
Secret Spirits – Caol Ila – 8 Year Old
One of the advantages of having a very poor memory for useful things, is that you become an excellent secret keeper. You get told these tiny morsels of important news, […]
Lochlea – Overtone Stout Cask Finish
What is the greatest combination in the history of food and drink? Beans and Hendos? Eggs and Bacon? Chips and Gravy? Well, whatever your answer, beer and whisky has to […]