Whiskey lovers are often portrayed as experienced, profound and self-assured. A common trait of people who enjoy drinking whiskey is that they also delight in telling stories about their lives and feel comfortable doing so in public places like the blackjack table. After all, few things go better together than drinking whiskey and playing cards. So, the next time you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...