Whiskey Blog

I’m on a “non-whisky” related vacation. Camping in the desert with friends and no access to a compute or phone. So I thought I’d invite some people to fill in for me while I’m gone. While I am gone comments cannot be approved! Enjoy these great pieces from guest writers: Today’s story is from Gary [...]

I was recently notified that Kilchoman Distillery has stopped offering casks for sale. They are instead offering a limited edition release of their Single Malt at five years of age. There will be 1,540 cases available at a cost of £165.00 per (a case of whisky is 6 – 700 milliliter bottles). The offering is [...]

Will Lyons writes for Scotland on Sunday and has done some fantastic pieces on the Indian situation. Recently he paid a visit to Benromach Distillery and even put in a day’s work. Today’s guest story was originally posted on Scotland on Sunday, but Will told me it would be fine to repost here. As a [...]

According to a story in the August 7th Herald, the results of the Glenmorangie “extreme makeover” will be rolled out this coming October. Included are some REALLY risky changes: They plan to reinvent themselves as a “luxury brand” and focus overseas. The Port, Sherry, Madeira and Burgundy Wood Finish whiskies will be relaunched under new [...]

In regard to the recent posting on the Glenmorangie changes, a trusted source tells me:The Herald Article, and your subsequent posts relating to it, is not accurate. I am embargoed to say anything at this time. But, when the info is released in a more formal and legitimate way in the near future, what they [...]

The Famous Grouse is Scotland’s #1 blended Scotch, but the newestversion of the Grouse won’t be available there. The Black Grouse is anew blend that takes the best of the Grouse and adds in a touch ofIslay for a peatier, smokier blend. It’s been on the market all year inSweden, where Edrington’s Helen Potter got [...]

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