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July 8, 2023

Signatory Vintage and North Star Caol Ilas

Is indie Caol Ila about to disappear?

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December 15, 2022

New Scotch Whisky Books

A few books which have caught my eye recently.

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October 18, 2022

Finn Thomson Whiskies

Could whisky actually be in the blood of the Thomson family?

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July 29, 2022

South Star Spirits

As a starter range, these three will help get the word out.

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April 23, 2022

What is Peat?

What is peat? Peat is formed from dead, partially decayed organic plant matter that’s often built up in peatlands over millennia. The wet, acidic, low..

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March 23, 2022

FABLE Volume 1 Chapters 1 and 2

New Independent Bottlers also continue to emerge; FABLE Whisky is one of them.

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January 22, 2022

Lounge Act: The Cigar and Whiskey Bar at The Maybourne

It’s not just about what you drink, it’s where you drink it.

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December 15, 2021

Signatory Cask Strength Collection 1983 Caol Ila 31 Years Old

Age statements really don’t matter to me anymore

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November 24, 2021

Thompson Bros Caol Ila 11 Years Old

It was a whisky that split the room, but we had great fun discussing it.

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June 4, 2021

A Chaotic Tasting of North Star

I did not intend this as a hagiography for North Star, but I will be among the throng furiously clicking the links to buy future batches.

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May 25, 2021

A Trio of Caol Ila Whiskies

I think the geekier and more seasoned drinkers turn to Caol Ila more.

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May 11, 2021

Caol Ila 2018 Feis Isle

This is everything I want in sub-30-year-old Caol Ila. Cask strength? Check. Beach barbeque-y? Check. Viscous? Check. Lengthy and memorable finish? Check.

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June 11, 2020

Adelphi Virtual Tasting

A recent London Whisky Club tasting and then some.

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November 4, 2019

Gauntleys Of Nottingham – The 1880 Collection: The Officers Mess Bottling No.1 Caol Ila 2010

There is no way you’d accidentally end up in Gauntleys.

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