30 Years of the SMWS & 3 New Single Malt Distilleries
It has been over a year since the society added a new number to their distillery codes, there was speculation, as they’re currently celebrating a very enviable 30 years as the...
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Tasting the three Contenders – The Glenlivet Guardians Chapter
The Whisky Boys were more than happy to receive three samples to taste, review and pick our favourite, which we hope will become the new Guardian. Three exciting new single malt...
Ginger Grouse – A Tasting to Celebrate it’s 1st Birthday
This is a Whisky Boys tasting with a difference, it’s not Whisky it is an alcoholic premium ginger beer. Launched in October 2012 by the makers of The Famous Grouse, Ginger...
Johnnie Walker – Explorers Club Collection, The Royal Route
You can buy Johnnie Walker here: Johnnie Walker at our Whisky Shop Tonight’s tasting is the final release that completes the Trade Route Series which is only available to Travel Retail outlets, at $159.00...
SMWS 30th Anniversary – Whisky, Oysters & Pearls
You may be aware that 2013 marks the Scotch Malt Whisky Societies 30th Anniversary, and as a result there has been many organised events up and down the country through out the year. The Whiskyboys chose this one to help mark this amazing year.
On arrival we were escorted into the members room which had been transformed into a wonderful elegant dining room full of distinguished guests and members all dressed in their finery for the black tie dinner. Unfortunately Nicola missed, due to another SMWS commitment, the wonderful champagne and oyster reception.
“Scallywag” by Douglas Laing, Blended Speyside Malt Whisky
Earlier today Douglas Laing & Co launched a new blended malt, not content with their Islay only Blended Malt “Big Peat” the team at Douglas Laing have now put together a...