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September 14, 2017

Coming Soon

Malt is going to be reinvented. Very soon. Next week, in fact. [Edit: actually, all done now.] There are going to be some big changes..

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August 13, 2017

A Field Guide to Whisky

This is very much an accidental book review, as normally I don’t delve into the medium, but following my recent thoughts on Blair Bowman’s debut..

June 12, 2017

Whisky Rising the Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distilleries of Japan

Venturing through this tome from Stefan van Eycken, or Whisky Rising the Definitive Guide to the Finest Whiskies and Distilleries of Japan, as it’s rightly..

June 11, 2017

Glen Keith Tour & Vertical Tasting

A visit to Glen Keith plus some whiskies.

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June 3, 2017

The Waterford Experiment

Yes, it’s an interesting title isn’t it? In the dark recesses of my mind, I was aiming for a Stanford Prison or a Philadelphia experiment..

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May 16, 2017

The Pocket Guide to Whisky

Whisky like so many things in life is all about discovering and expanding your knowledge and appreciation through experience. This sphere of alcohol is home..

March 5, 2017

The Whisky Show Glasgow: Old & Rare

February heralded the debut of the Whisky Exchange Shownorth of the border assisted by an assortment of collectors, auction sites, world class bars and connoisseurs…

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February 20, 2017

Interview With Scott Laing of Hunter Laing & Co

Hunter Laing & Co is a tremendously good and ambitious independent bottler. Though, it was not long ago that it was part of Douglas Laing..

February 19, 2017

The Whisky Exchange Masterclass Old & Rare 101

A fresh Glasgow morning welcomed whisky enthusiasts from across the world to the warm and plush environment of the Grand Central Hotel. The promise of The..

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February 2, 2017

Reviewing For Whisky Magazine

I’m writing tasting notes for Whisky Magazine this year! Here’s a little information on how it all works

November 12, 2016

Dornoch Whisky Festival Independent Bottling Masterclass

Now in its second year, the Dornoch Whisky Festival has expanded and grown in confidence. A series of new experiences and tastings form an enticing..

November 9, 2016

Dornoch Whisky Festival VIP The Brora Experience

A crisp Sunday morning in the coastal town of Brora. Our small VIP group stands in the presence of two distilleries. We’re the only ones..

October 31, 2016

Dornoch Whisky Festival Gala Tasting

As part of my Dornoch Whisky Festival preview article I had picked out the Gala Tasting at the Dornoch Castle Hotel as a potential..

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October 20, 2016

Wishky Subscription Service

No, that’s not a typo in the header. It’s Wishky, a new whisky subscription service. There’s been a bit of a trend of these of..

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October 3, 2016

Diageo Special Releases 2016

My thoughts from Diageo’s recent evening where they announced their new batch of rare whiskies

September 24, 2016

2016 Dornoch Whisky Festival Preview

Whisky festivals are pretty common events nowadays with almost every town hall being penetrated by the desire to celebrate a dram and the magic of..

September 3, 2016

Tormore Distillery Tour

It was the most bizarre of April mornings. Overnight a coating of snow had descended from the skies above covering this area of Speyside. Thankfully..

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July 21, 2016

Scotch Advertising Part Two

A brief note on my latest article in Whisky Magazine

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July 11, 2016

Glengoyne Distillery Visit

A little while ago I visited Glengoyne distillery – which sits on the old Highland Line north of Glasgow

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June 20, 2016

Ballindalloch Distillery Visit

A visit to the wonderful little Ballindalloch distillery, which was one of the best distillery tours I’ve been on