Discontinued, but still available from select retailers and auction Highly recommended for those who enjoy a sulphurous sherry bomb For the details… Although distilleries are popping up all over Scotland these days, Speyside, a subsection of the Highlands wedged in between Aberdeen in the southeast and Inverness in the northwest, remains the country’s most populous …
Early Fall Industry Round-up
First off, Edinburgh-based Holyrood Distillery has released its inaugural single malt. Dubbed “Arrival,” limited quantities were made available to UK-specialty retailers (my bottle just arrived today!), however, it appears to be mostly sold out already. You can read the details on the release here. More from Edinburgh, the Port of Leith distillery–Scotland’s first “vertical” distillery …
Bunnahabhain 12
Widespread. Any decent liquor store should carry it. Highly recommended For the details… Bunnahabhain was built in 1881 by William Robertson in partnership with the Greenlees Bros. From its inception, the distillery included housing for workers and a custom-built road and pier. In 1887 it merged with Glenrothes on Speyside, forming Highland Distillers, which eventually …
Personal Update
Hello, whisky folk! I never stated any definitive promise on how often I would post new reviews and other updates, however, generally speaking, I've been posting some new content 2-3 times per month. I've slacked off a bit lately due to some fairly serious and difficult to fully resolve medical issues (I spent an alarming …
Diageo Special Releases Officially Announced
According to multiple outlets, Diageo has officially announced their 2023 special releases. Long time single malt enthusiasts will no doubt have noticed that the range has evolved considerably over the years, with increasing emphasis on vibrant labels, familiar distilleries, and lower age statements. The fine folk at Whisky Advocate have a nice rundown of the …
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