Notes

30.06.23

Postponed Wolfcraig; Arran Lagg; Two Newbies from anCnoc; Nothing for Mother‘s Day?; Glencairn Glass Campaign

Hello I was getting concerned about having nothing to write about this time. I nosed/tasted the 14 year old deluxe blend from Wolfcraig but it‘s not yet available to buy …

13.06.23

Islay Dinner, Glen Moray Twisted Vine & Wolfcraig 30 YO On Taste

Hello Back from Islay on 2nd June and I have many to thank. First of all The Port Charlotte Hotel which has been running this dinner with me (and, for …

30.05.23

Islay Ahoy!; Elijah Craig on Taste; Tiree Update; Kilchoman Rum; Johnnie Walker Legacy; Disappointment for Wolfcraig

Hello everyone This is the day before I set off for Islay to do my bit at Feis Ile. I‘ll report on that mid-June and show the full menu with …

18.05.23

Feis Ile; Cardrona & Kilchomans on Taste

Hello everyone It‘s almost Feis Ile time again and those of you attending this year will doubtless have been busy a couple of months back booking your event tickets and, …

28.04.23

Fettercairn Warehouse 14 and Jura Pale Ale Cask on Taste; Cutty Sark Cocktail; New Whisky Research; Tiny Tiree

Hello everyone Bit of a Whyte &Mackay week this week with two of their single malts on taste as promised samples arrived. Let‘s start with Jura Pale Ale Cask Edition. …

14.04.23

On taste: Bruichladdich, Cu Bocan Creation #5; Cutty Sark Launches 100th Anniversary Cocktail List

Hello everyone Samples awaited did indeed turn up and I‘ve had a happy time nosing and tasting. Let‘s start with Bruichladdich The Regeneration Project (50% abv; NCF/NAC; first fill bourbon …

31.03.23

Icons of Whisky Awards 2023; Cu Bocan from South America; New Fettercairn; Chivas Ultis XX; Deerness Cask Sales Open

Hello Everyone Well, the promised couple of samples haven‘t turned up yet but I‘m assured the Bruichladdich will be on its way soon. Meantime, more newsy bits. Last night saw …

17.03.23

New Wemyss, Waterford, Isle of Arran, Kilchoman, Oban & Highland Park; Jura Turns Greener; Alcohol Ad Ban Consultation Closes

Hello everyone This is more of a whisky news piece rather than blog this time. Also, Happy St. Patrick‘s Day to anyone Irish reading this today. I‘ve had several media …

28.02.23

Port Charlotte On Taste; A New Epicurean; Peat Under Threat; DSR Sense; More Malting; Feis Ile Dinner

Hello everyone Last time I mentioned that a sample of Port Charlotte Islay Barley 2014 from Bruichladdich was promised. Well, it arrived and what a great time I had nosing …

15.02.23

More Karuizawa, New Port Charlotte, Chivas Ultis XX, Scotch Round the World, Glencairn Turns to Crime

Hi everyone A couple of columns ago I mentioned that the Karuizawa distillery in Japan is to be rebuilt and the brand name revived. I had some questions and the …