Whisky Review: Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014
We review Bruichladdich Islay Barley 2014, distilled entirely from barley grown solely on Islay, specifically from barley grown on eight local farms, all within an 11-mile radius of the distillery.
The West Coast Mainland Revival: Ardnamurchan & Nc’Nean
Two new distilleries have set up and made the West Coast mainland their home. Let’s talk about them.
Why Weather Is More Important In Whiskey-Making Than You Might Think
How do the differing climates in Scotland and the US affect the maturation of their respective national drinks?
Whisky Review: Highland Park 1961 22 Year Old Cadenhead
This is the style of Highland Park that made the brand famous a few decades ago.
Whisky Review: Nc’nean Quiet Rebels Gordon
We review Nc’nean Quiet Rebels Gordon, a Scotch single malt distilled from 100% organic-certified malted Scottish barley and aged in three different cask types.
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Explores The Influence of Sherry In New Documentary Film
Scotch and Sherry: A Flavour Odyssey is a 40-minute film set to be released on YouTube tomorrow (Friday 26th April).
Scotch Whisky Legends: Glenrothes 1957 22 Year Old Cadenhead Dumpy
Crystallised oranges, pepper, orange honey, fruity olive oil, sweet pepper, mint syrup… Absolutely wonderful.
Whisky Review: The Bruichladdich Thirty
We review The Bruichladdich Thirty, a Scotch single malt aged for three decades in ex-bourbon casks laid down around the time the distillery shuttered for seven years starting in 1994.
The Cabrach Distillery Prepares For Opening In Summer 2024
The distillery is expected to “breathe new life into a remote area”.
Whisky Review: The Bruichladdich Eighteen
We review The Bruichladdich Eighteen, produced partly from Islay-grown barley and representing a new, higher-end line for this brand.