A new whisky is in town, Slanj – founded by brothers Brian and Craig Halley along with their friend Stuart Montgomerie – is a new blended Scotch whisky brand. The name comes from the Scottish word for toast ‘slàinte’, which means ‘health’ (pronounced Slanj-a-va in English). Additionally, independent blender and bottler Douglas Laing & Co. […]
Lancaster Spirits Company, a Scottish craft distillery located on the edge of the ancient Forest of Bowland, has embarked on a defining partnership with Max McFarlane, one of Scotland’s most respected whisky makers. McFarlane’s career of more than four decades in the Scotch whisky industry saw him work as lead whisky maker for brands including Glengoyne, …
Isle of Harris Distillery has released a stronger The Hearach Croft Strength single malt Scotch whisky [along with a gin], exclusively for three Scottish airports: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. The Isle of Harris Hearach Croft Strength was bottled at 52% alcohol by volume [104 proof] and was made with 100% Scottish barley, matured in ex-bourbon […]
Whiskey collecting can be a deeply rewarding hobby. It allows you to explore new tastes, styles, and distilleries. The process of building a collection goes beyond simply acquiring bottles — it’s about curating a selection that reflects your personal preferences while offering investment potential and rare finds. As you would carefully select the best paying …
Whisky is more than a drink — it is a journey through time, craftsmanship, and culture. From its mysterious beginnings in medieval monasteries to today’s high-tech distilleries, whisky has evolved alongside human history. Each drop tells a story: of ancient traditions, local ingredients, and innovations that have shaped one of the world’s most iconic spirits. …
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By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Oban is one of those rare distilleries in Scotland that predates the 1823 Excise Act. That law made it much more feasible to operate a legal distillery, paving the way for the Scotch industry we know today. Founded in 1794, Oban saw the many common twists and turns common to …
For decades, whiskey has really been something beyond a beverage—an accompaniment of solitude, a toast to triumph and a means of ending the evening. Recently, as online gaming has taken off, a new tradition has developed in households worldwide: the pour before the play. Thanks to online slots and virtual tables, whiskey fans are embracing …
There’s something deeply satisfying about the ritual of a poker night-the subtle friction of cards against the felt, the weight of chips stacked and restacked, the quiet calculations behind poker faces. Just as there’s a difference between whisky and whiskey (and I don’t just mean the spelling), there is also a difference in how you …
