whisky at its most personal
There is a really intimate pleasure in cracking open a bottle of aged malt whisky. Almost a nervousness. A 40 year old is a huge treat indeed for most of us. 40 year old whiskies are exceptionally rare, can be incredibly complex and should always be treated with respect. Whiskies this age can lose up […]
Whisky of the week – The Glenrothes 10. The youngest expression from the Glenrothes Soleo Collection is matured exclusively in sherry casks, bottled at 40% ABV, and unlike previous releases from the distillery, features an age statement. (Soleo/asoleo is the grape sun-drying process for sherry in Jerez.) The light straw coloured pour entices with fruity […]
Held captive by its formidable mountains and blood-stained history, Glencoe is an iconic location that deserves to be on everybody’s bucket list. Its ominous beauty is worth a visit any time of year, so a mellow night sipping some superior scotch at the Clachaig Inn nestled casually by the murderous signal stone, after a day in […]
Malt of the month for September. 40 year old whiskies are exceptionally rare, can be incredibly complex and should always be treated with respect. Opening a bottle is a great privilege and roadtesting the Glenlochy 1979 in a traditional setting is a double delight. Whiskies this age can lose up to half their volume to […]
Whisky of the week – Smokehead Islay Single Malt from Ian Macleod distillers. It may not be as explosive as its high octane cousins but this is no shrinking violet of a dram. Bottled at 43%, this amber Islay single malt scotch whisky is a bold expression of the modern distillers craft. It does what […]
