New Port Askaig 17 Year Old
Last month I tasted the new 8 year old and the new cask strength batch 1 2023 single malts. I have just recently received a sample of the new 17 year...
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Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky
Way back in 1923, Shinjiro Torii the legendary founder of Suntory began a journey to make a Whisky that would be loved by the Japanese palate. Today Ardray (together with whisky...
Mark Littler Ltd – A 29 Year Old Grande Champagne Cognac
Recently arrived at Whisky Boys HQ was a sample of this well-aged and rare cognac. Mark Littler Ltd – Independent Antiques Consultant and Whisky Broker. Mark Littler has over a decade...
Christmas is coming | The SMWS Whisky Advent Calendar
Well, it is starting… every radio, TV and internet advert is popping up with all things sleigh bells and snowmen, not to mention the big man himself Santa. It got me...
Port Askaig Malt Whisky Two New Expressions Tasted
The two new Port Askaig expressions are an eight-year-old and a small batch cask strength. The demand for Islay Whisky is on the up and up. The founder and previous owner...
A Visit to the Refurbished SMWS Vaults Members Room
A couple of weeks ago Nicola, her husband Scott, Jacqueline, my wife, and I decided we needed to go and see the new revamped SMWS venue in Giles Street, Leith. As...