The Macallan still remains as one of the most recognised and well-known producers of Single Malt Whisky and is a truly epitomises the ‘Speyside’ style of Malt Whisky. A truly global brand and absolute powerhouse in the drinks business. It would have to be in order for...
The Carn Mor Strictly Limited Tamdhu 2008 (7yo) £40 follows on from the hugely popular Glentauchers 2010 (4 yo) and is a promising sign of things to come for Carn Mor Independent Bottlers. From 2008 onwards, despite the financial crisis at this time, production levels...
I can’t believe that I’m about to recommend a Malt that’s not from Scotland…. I couldn’t really take anything other than Scotch Whisky seriously until we were introduced to Japanese Whisky and more specifically Nikka Whisky. What an idiot for thinking this, they’ve...
My Month of the month on this occasion my surprise one or two folk, a Glentauchers 4 year old Single Sherry cask (£35). This would have surprised me a year or so ago but since then we come across many single malts equally youthful but utterly brilliant. It again...
Perth is a city with an unrivalled heritage of whisky blending. World-famous blends originated here: Bell’s, The Famous Grouse and Dewar’s White Label are all Perth blends. Old Perth Scotch sat comfortably among esteemed company. With the incorporation of Peter...
Elgin based Independent bottlers Gordon & Macphail have been releasing some belting whiskies recently and one of their latest is a 1995 Glenlossie under their Connoisseurs Choice label (£39.99). Reasons for our excitement around this whisky include the fact that...
Old Pulteney 21yo was awarded the award for best Single Malt Whisky 2012 by Jim Murray, writer of The Whisky Bible. Huge praise from one of the finest whisky tasters and writers in the world. It’s important to stock up on whatever receives the top award as they become...
I’ve been staring at the screen for some time now trying to decide which Single Malt to write about. The amount of quality whisky on the market is quite extraordinary. We all know that demand for whisky has increased with the global market for single malt Scotch...
