By Richard Thomas Rating: B Located right in the middle of the Speyside region, Tamdhu Distillery has spent most of its existence furnishing malt for use in other blends. My understanding is that it has been such a reliable producer in this respect that it is jokingly referred to as the “Can-dhu Distillery.” That said, Tamdhu has not escaped the ...
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New Ultra-Aged Whisky Honors Charles III
Gordon & MacPhail is set to unveil a special single malt whisky from 1948 – the year of his birth – to honor King Charles III’s Coronation in May. The Private Collection 1948 from Glen Grant Distillery was filled into a first-fill Sherry cask on 10th April 1948 by Gordon & MacPhail. Only 281 bottles will be available of this ...
Read More »Surprising Venues in the UK with a Fantastic Whiskey Selection
Do you ever find yourself wanting to celebrate with a smooth glass of whiskey but feeling confined in your local bar’s selection? The good news is, there are plenty of surprising venues across the UK that offer an extensive range of whiskeys for everyone to enjoy. From trendy London clubs and distinguished country pubs to unique cellars and creative eateries ...
Read More »Five New Whiskeys To Watch Out For
By Richard Thomas The whiskey release calendar often sees a flurry of activity in the early and middle springtime, following the conclusion of the Holidays. Summers aren’t quite the doldrums the season used to be, but even so it is slower than what come before and what follows, the red hot autumnal period. So, here are five new whiskeys that ...
Read More »Glengoyne Introduces 15 Year Old Single Malt
Glengoyne has announced a brand extension (i.e. new regular release whisky) to their line of single malts, Glengoyne 15 Year Old. As Scotland’s slowest distilled single malt whisky, Glengoyne new make has a light and fruity signature spirit style. To complement this, the new 15 Year Old marries together whiskies matured in bourbon and sherry casks to deliver sweet dark ...
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