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October 23, 2014

Interview with Charles MacLean – Blended Scotch & Beyond

Whisky legend Charles MacLean talks about blended Scotch whisky, his current project and the wider industry

October 7, 2014

Whisky & Co. Lisbon Visit

Lisbon with a huge whisky surprise.

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September 29, 2014

Midlands Whisky Festival 2014

At the weekend I attended the Midlands Whisky Festival. And it was very good.

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September 26, 2014

The Mortlach Premiumisation

After much pomp and ceremony the new range of Mortlach’s have finally arrived as Diageo rebrands the distillery as part of its premiumisation. An interesting..

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September 26, 2014

Interview with whisky writer Ian Buxton

Ian Buxton is one of the UK’s most well-known whisky writers, creator of the ‘101 Whiskies’ series.

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September 15, 2014

Interview with Mark Watt of Cadenhead’s

Cadenhead’s is Scotland’s oldest independent whisky bottler. They were established in 1842 and are still going strong.

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September 11, 2014

Proof: The Science of Booze by Adam Rogers

Booze is nothing new. It isn’t even close to being new. Alcohol, as Adam Rogers explains in Proof: The Science of Booze, has been with..

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August 27, 2014

The Whisky Process

This is just a nice, simple animation, by Mike Tosetto, which summarises the whisky process. So if anyone ever asks you how whisky is made,..

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August 18, 2014

Iain Banks Memorial Whisky Tasting

For book fans, few need an introduction to Iain Banks. He was one of Britain’s bestselling writers, of mainstream and science fiction. He also wrote..

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August 1, 2014

Book Review: The Science and Commerce of Whisky

There have been many books written about whisky. There aren’t quite as many as you’d think in bookstores – head to the food and drinks..

May 8, 2014

Tamdhu: Distillery Tour

Tamdhu normally isn’t open for visitors so this is a treat.

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April 18, 2014

Bowmore Chocolate

This arrived in the post this week. It’s a lovely Easter package courtesy of Bowmore. The famous Islay distillery has teamed up with chocolatier Montezuma..

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September 27, 2013

Balvenie Whisky Fete Edinburgh 2013

Balvenie distillery likes to focus on craftsmanship and the skill of individuals to bring their whisky vision to life. The whisky fete is an extension..

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August 8, 2013

Bruichladdich Distillery Visit

It is no secret that I like Bruichladdich whisky. But my appreciation for the distillery isn’t just about good single malts. Its recent history has..

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August 5, 2013

The Trip to Islay

First of all, behold the purchases: I’ll say that was a productive trip… Anyway, first and foremost, it was my honeymoon – and both my..

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July 28, 2013

A Honeymoon on Islay

A brief note from the editor (that’s me, Mark). I’m getting married, like, imminently. My wonderful wife-to-be (maybe actually my wife by the time this..