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Ardray Blended Scotch Whisky

Jim Coleman — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:47:18 +0000

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...

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Christmas is coming | The SMWS Whisky Advent Calendar

Jim Coleman — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:29:35 +0000

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...

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Kilchoman – Pedro Ximenez Sherry Cask Matured 2023

Jim Coleman — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 18:22:02 +0000

This latest release from Kilchoman Distillery is a full sherry maturation. Their PX sherry casks containing this fine liquid are matured for a minimum of five years. These casks were previously used...

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Aldi’s – Tasting Glen Orrin 30 Year Old Whisky – Revisited

Jim Coleman — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:49:48 +0000

Aldi has always taken pride on good quality value for money, and this addition to it’s Whisky range is no exception, a 30 Year Old Whisky for under £55 sounds exceptionally...

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30 Years of the SMWS & 3 New Single Malt Distilleries

Nicola Young — Sat, 30 Nov 2013 18:38:53 +0000

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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Ducks at Kilspindie – Food & SMWS Whisky Pairing

Nicola Young — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:07:49 +0000

Pairing food and whisky is a taste bud tingling treat… Well prepared and thought out dishes matched perfectly with a dram, is a task for an experienced nose and palate, as...

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Glasgow, Cocktails & Nikka Whisky

Nicola Young — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:52:01 +0000

My own wee fair city (Glasgow), are playing host to the well regarded Whisky Cocktail finals – Nikka’s Perfect Serve. The event will be held at the 5 star City Centre...

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August Whisky Tasting in the Cabin

Nicola Young — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:46:19 +0000

A couple of weeks ago we managed to get a few of our regular Whisky tasters together in the Whisky Cabin to catch up on a few Whisky Reviews. Stuck for...

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Mashin ‘in’ Waaashin at Knockdhu Distillery

Nicola Young — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:25:49 +0000

When both Jim (Dad) and I met Gordon Bruce (Knockdhu Distillery Manager) at the launch of the Peter Arkle limited edition anCnoc Single Malt, we had no idea that it would lead to us working a few shifts at the traditional highland Knockdhu Distillery.

Arriving at the distillery for the 1st of our 3 back shifts (2pm-10pm) and looking round the machinery and pipes, day one felt like an impossible task, to learn or even to just understand what the "Men of Knock" had been perfecting since 1893.

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The Whisky Tasting Cabin is Open

Nicola Young — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 12:15:10 +0000

Over 4 years ago when Jim (Dad) and I ventured into the blogging world of Whisky we couldn’t have imagined we would have met, tasted and written about so much. It...

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