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 Glengoyne Distillery to learn more about the brand and to try my skills at the […]
Lagg is the smoky sister of Lochranza Distillery, which makes Arran Single Malt. Even though it is still a young distillery, Lagg was awarded ‘Distillery of the Year’ in the 2023 Scottish Whisky Awards. Lagg is located at the southern tip of the island overlooking the iconic Ailsa Craig. There is a long history of […]
Cotswolds Distillery was recently named the most popular distillery in the UK and Ireland, and no wonder! The distillery is located in a stunning part of the English countryside, the staff working there are very friendly, and their ‘new world’ whisky is of great quality with unique flavour profiles. They have come a long way […]
It is the season for the whisky highball. The simple mix of whisky and soda is a great way to showcase the differences in flavour profiles in a range of whiskies. You can really discover the complexity of the spirit when soda water is added. If you would like to elevate your whisky highball, there […]
Whether you are a seasoned whisky drinker or just getting started, it is important to choose good-quality whisky glassware. You can have completely different tasting experiences with each style of glassware. Some are specifically designed to enhance the nosing experience, others are made for casual sipping, and all come in various shapes and sizes. There […]
Turntable is a Glasgow-based whisky blending house. Brothers Ally and Gordon Stevenson are creating blended scotch whisky in small batches with the aim of pushing boundaries and breaking free from the stuffy image the category often has. To flip the record on ordinary and create a new generation of blended scotch whisky, something for the […]
WhiskyHeroes is the latest whisky range from Brave New Spirits. As the name of the Glasgow-based independent bottler suggests, these releases are bold, adventurous, and full of character. Each whisky has a unique label with artwork designed in-house. The labels are fun, colourful, and they all tell a story. Brave New Spirits is a fairly […]
Rum finishing in the whisky industry is in no way a new thing, but it does seem more popular this year than in the past. There have been several new whisky releases aged in rum casks – and it is only May! The tropical, sweeter notes from the rum casks definitely match the season. Is […]
The Isle of Harris Distillery may be better known for its beautiful gin, but their Hearach single malt has quickly been making its way into the limelight of the scotch whisky scene. The Hearach is the first whisky from the Isle of Harris since the tradition was lost during island clearances in the 1840s. It […]