Scotch Whisky

Grangestone 12 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Review

Grangestone Highland 12YO Single Malt

By Father John Rayls Rating: A- Grangestone Highland 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky is produced by an independent bottler, reportedly by retailer Total Wine via their in-house operation, Spirits Direct. They certainly do love to push this particular purchase when you happen to ask about it. The sourcing, as is often the case with these things, is a mystery. The ...

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Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Scotch Review

Ardbeg Corryveckan

By Richard Thomas Rating: A- Ardbeg is a major favorite among lovers of Islay malts, especially those who could best be described as “smoke geeks.” I say that because first it’s possible to be a whisky smokehead without being a geek about, and because usually the geekier said smokehead is about whisky, the more they love Ardbeg. It’s a prime ...

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Diageo Moves To Avoid Strike In Scotland

By Richard Thomas British drinks conglomerate Diageo has struck a pension deal with the largest union representing workers in their Scottish bottling plants, GMB. Although the smaller union Unite has yet to reach an agreement with Diageo, GMB’s accession makes a bottling plant strike less likely going into the new year. At issue was Diageo’s plan to close a late ...

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