Exploring Island Whisky from Scotland

Island whisky

Let’s embark on an island whisky voyage, a journey through the Scottish Isles. Officially, the Islands is part of the Highlands instead of being its own whisky region, although many like to separate the islands as a region in its […]

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Where to Drink in Seville

Seville orange trees

There are many nice places to drink in Seville. Whether you fancy a glass of sherry with your tapas, a cocktail or a nightcap, there are venues for every mood. Choose between the many tapas bars, interesting cocktail bars and […]

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Glenkinchie Distillery – The Lowland Home of Johnnie Walker

Glenkinchie Distillery

Glenkinchie Distillery is around just 15 miles from Edinburgh in Pencaitland, East Lothian, making it an ideal day trip for anyone visiting the capital. Glenkinchie whisky, also known as the “Edinburgh Malt”, represents the Lowland part of the Four Corners […]

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Whisky Distilleries to Visit Less Than an Hour from Glasgow

Glengoyne distillery through a window

You can visit these scotch whisky distilleries from Glasgow, all around 30–45 minutes from the city centre. Currently, Glasgow itself has two distilleries, Glasgow Distillery and The Clydeside Distillery. Both are fairly new distilleries but very different in their style […]

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The Story of Rosebank Distillery

Rosebank Distillery from outside

Rosebank Distillery has had its ups and downs over the course of its long history. After the most recent closure and having their stills stolen, it really felt like the Lowland distillery was becoming a thing of the past. Against […]

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Make Your Own Whisky at Glengoyne Distillery

Glengoyne distillery

Glengoyne is a Highland distillery, although the Highland–Lowland fault line is literally about 20 metres from the still room, meaning the distillery’s warehouses are in the Lowlands yet the distilling takes place in the Highlands. I was recently invited to […]

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