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The Best Independent Bottlings of 2021

Cask 88, Gleann Mor, Independent Bottling, Learn Whisky, Opinion, Scottish History, Whisky Foundation Bottle Guide, Whisky History
Posted on by Cat Marney
20
Dec

According to Whisky Foundation Independent bottlings are often the most impressive whiskies on your shelf. Bottlers like Gordon and Macphail, Gleann Mór and Cask 88 provide the kind of alternative expressions (in age, maturation type etc.) that we whisky lovers get very excited about. They have an excellent eye when it comes to whisky and […]

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Wine Cask Whiskies

Highlands, Independent Bottling, Learn Whisky, Opinion, Recommendations, Scottish History, Speyside
Posted on by Cat Marney
03
Sep

The Grape and the Grain – ‘Are you a whisky drinker?’ – ‘No, I am more of a brandy/red wine/cognac lover, myself.’ A common situation we whisky fans find ourselves in. Why one or the other? Can’t both go together? Never mix the grape and the grain, they say. Wisdom passed down by your ancestors. […]

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The History of The Macallan

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Posted on by Cat Marney
01
Apr

Many of us have fallen in love with The Macallan whisky for its sleek design, rich but subtle flavours, and all-round great taste. Yet, though we can tell you a lot about the maturation style and various designs, we perhaps don’t know as much about the history of The Macallan. I certainly didn’t! So we […]

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Keeping A Whisky Drinker Entertained in Lockdown

Independent Bottling, Interview, Islands, Islay, Opinion, Recommendations, Whisky News
Posted on by Cat Marney
21
Jan

What whisky entertainment is there in LOCKDOWN!? What is a whisky fan to do!? Soon, we will all have experienced a whole year without Busy, boozy whisky festivals for discoveries both whisky and people shaped. Tasting evenings attended with friends, where old favourites find a new depth. Going to our local bar to sample some […]

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Whisky Foundation’s 12 Ideal Christmas Whiskies – The Ones To Have With a Meal

Highlands, Independent Bottling, Islands, Islay, Lowlands, Opinion, Recommendations, Scottish History, Seasonal, Speyside, Whisky News
Posted on by Cat Marney
11
Dec

In Scotland we have the very useful phrase ‘your coat is on a shoogly peg’ …which means that things are uncertain for you. It would be true to say that we’re all on a shoogly peg this year. Even Christmas is on a peg with a bit of a wobble. I am here to tell […]

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Port, Portugal and Port Finished Whisky

Opinion, Port Finished Whisky, Recommendations, Scottish History, Uncategorized, Whisky Foundation Bottle Guide, Whisky History
Posted on by Cat Marney
Woman in hat drinks wine by a bridge
02
Sep

Portugal – oh troubled nation of beaches and wine – what will happen next? When Portugal was taken off of the ‘No Go’ list seats on planes sold faster than limited edition Springbanks.  As a whisky drinker I particularly treasured this news. Why? Well, whisky and port – Scotland and Portugal – overlap in interesting […]

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Cask 88 Launches Single Cask Rum Collection

Cask 88, Independent Bottling, New Arrivals, Recommendations, Rum, Whisky News
Posted on by Liam Hiller
12
Aug

Cask 88, the indie bottler behind the popular Scottish Folklore Series, have today launched three brand new single cask expressions for us to get our gums around, but contrary to what you may expect, they’re not whiskies. No, this time, Cask 88 have taken a step away from the water of life and a step […]

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Scottish Folklore Series Volume 3 – The Calleaich Beira

Cask 88, Independent Bottling, Islay, Scottish History, Whisky History, Whisky News
Posted on by Liam Hiller
Scottish Folklore Series Volume 3
16
Jul

This week, fast-rising independent bottler and cask broker, Cask 88, has announced the release of the third of six bottlings in their popular Scottish Folklore Series, and just like the two that came before it, it’s a joy to behold. The series began back in May 2018 with the launch of the now multi-award-winning Ben […]

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Introducing Gleann Mór’s Rare Find Range

Gleann Mor, Independent Bottling, New Arrivals, Recommendations, Whisky News
Posted on by Liam Hiller
12
Jun

This week we’re excited to introduce you to an astounding range of whiskies from one of Scotland’s best indie bottlers – one that has a deep-seated passion for rare find expressions and single cask editions – it’s Edinburgh’s Gleann Mór and their superb Rare Find range. Founded by Derek Mair, in 2013, Gleann Mór has […]

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