Scotch

Category: Scotch

January 2, 2013

Caperdonich 17 Year Old / The Rare Casks (Abbey Whisky)

Caperdonich is an ex-distillery. Though with a history dating back to 1898, it was purchased by Pernod Ricard in 2001 and, a year later, closed…..

December 20, 2012

Aultmore – Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Before we go any further, let me say this very clearly: the label has a picture of velociraptor eating a shark, with an oil rig..

December 13, 2012

Sheep Dip Malt Whisky

Sheep Dip. Not perhaps the most evocative, glen-hugging, loch-soaked description of a whisky, but a curious name nonetheless. It actually gets its name, supposedly, because..

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December 8, 2012

Latest Whisky News

Another week, another round-up of the latest whisky headlines. The biggest and most interesting item this week concerns American billionaire Donald Trump. Trump has thrown..

December 6, 2012

Pig’s Nose Blended Scotch Whisky

Pig’s Nose. No jokes about the in-laws here – I wouldn’t stoop so low. No, Pig’s Nose is a blended Scottish whisky that comes from..

November 29, 2012

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, 12 year old

As I’ve mentioned, I’m a fan of Islay malts. Anything from there, I’m there (except for Mark’s honeymoon. I’m not there. Though I might be..

November 19, 2012

The Macallan Gold

“You’re not a number, you’re a whisky.” Or at least, that must have been part of the debate at Macallan HQ with Gold, as it’s..

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November 12, 2012

Latest Whisky News

A few interesting links of note for whisky lovers. Firstly, DEWAR’S launches straight into a spectacularly sexist advertising campaign “The Drinking Man’s Scotch.” on TV:..

November 9, 2012

Caol Ila 12 Year Old Unpeated

The journey continues. Yes, another Caol Ila whisky has popped up on my radar, having previously enjoyed the 12 Year Old standard bottling, and not..

November 7, 2012

Port Charlotte – The 10 Year Old

Stroll down the road from Bruichladdich and you’ll end up at Port Charlotte. It used to be known as the Lochindaal distillery from 1829 to..

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October 23, 2012

Latest Whisky News

Another week, another round-up from the world of whisky. First up, there’s good news for those living in Moray as Chivas Brothers plan to redevelop..

October 18, 2012

Longrow 14 Year Old

I love Longrow – or rather the Springbank distillery in Campbeltown, where Longrow is made. A few years ago I went on a very charming..

October 10, 2012

The Elements of Islay – Bw1, Br4, and Pl1

We here at MALT HQ have received the fruits of our labours: The Whisky Exchange sent us advance samples of whisky. MHQ was the scene..

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October 5, 2012

Whisky News

Some more articles of interest about the world of whisky this week. First up, the industry seems to be going from strength to strength according..

October 4, 2012

Caol Ila 12 Year Old

Previously I stated that Caol Ila was the unloved stepchild of Islay whisky, churning out blends for its evil stepmother Diageo. Some people dislike it..

October 2, 2012

Glenfarclas 105

Glenfarclas is one of those really dependable distilleries. I’ve long been a fan of the Glenfarclas 15 Year Old and, though I’ve only tried a..

September 30, 2012

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

Dalwhinnie distillery was founded in 1898, in the Highlands of Scotland, in the Grampian mountains. In fact, it’s located at over 1000 feet, making it..

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September 27, 2012

Latest Whisky News

Another week goes by and there’s plenty of interesting news in the world of whisky. First, one for the environmentalists out there: a deal has..

September 25, 2012

Caol Ila 1998 Distiller’s Edition

Poor Caol Ila distillery. It’s pretty much the ugly stepchild of Islay whisky, often forgotten about, locked in a cupboard under the stairs, churning out..

September 24, 2012

Ardbeg Galileo – Review

We’ve seen the press releases. We’ve read the news items. This is a release to celebrate Whisky In Space! It sold out quickly, ended up..