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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 December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 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 September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 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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Keeping A Whisky Drinker Entertained in Lockdown

Independent Bottling, Interview, Islands, Islay, Opinion, Recommendations, Whisky News

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 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 December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 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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Cask 88 Launches Single Cask Rum Collection

Cask 88, Independent Bottling, New Arrivals, Recommendations, Rum, Whisky News

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 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 July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Liam Hiller

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 June 12, 2020June 13, 2020 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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Presenting Single & Single Whisky

Independent Bottling, New Arrivals, Recommendations, Single & Single Whisky

Posted on May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 by Liam Hiller

01
May

This week we’re excited to welcome a fantastic new range of whiskies into our store from one of the fastest rising overseas indie bottlers – Single & Single Whisky. Founded in South Africa in the mid-2000s by entrepreneur and whisky-lover, Yossi Schwartz, Single & Single have since released some truly incredible expressions from some of […]

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Five 2018 Releases to Add to Your Collection

Independent Bottling, Learn Whisky, Whisky Foundation Bottle Guide

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 by Liam Hiller

15
Jan

With the 2019 well and truly underway, everyone is getting back into the swing of things as we return to work, the kids return to school and normality resumes. The holiday period was fantastic and we hope you all had a great time with family and friends, but the hectic two and a bit weeks […]

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The Eighty Eight Series: Regional Favourites with Quarter Cask Influence

Independent Bottling

Posted on November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 by Liam Hiller

28
Nov

Four distinctive whiskies from four of Scotland’s best distilleries – the Eighty Eight Series explores the effects of cask size on top quality spirit. Each of the drams in this range was finished in a quarter cask, allowing the spirit to draw flavour at a much faster rate and amplifying the notes already there. These […]

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