Bowmore Distillery

Bowmore is the oldest of the distilleries on the Isle of Islay having been established at the centre of the village of Bowmore in 1779.
This is a multi award winning single malt which like the other Islay malts also has a distinctive flavour and aroma. A hint of salt mixed with [...]

Ardbeg Distillery

The Ardbeg distillery became operational in 1815 on the Isle of Islay although records of early distilling on the site by smugglers do exist. The distillery was closed in 1981 and remained so until 1997 when the new owners Glenmorangie restarted production. As with the other Islay malts Ardbeg has [...]

Bakers Bourbon is a powerful small-batch sour mash Kentucky bourbon named after Baker Beam the grand nephew of the famous Jim Beam.
Matured for seven years and hand bottled this delight utilizes a special strain of jug yeast which has been a guarded family secret for over 60 years.

Lagavulin Distillery

Lagavulin is another famous distillery found on the south east corner of the Isle of Islay. Officially licensed in 1816 it is believed that illegal distilling had taken place on the site from around the early 1740’s. The single malt produced has been and is a major contributor to the White Horse [...]

Talisker whisky is the only single malt to come from the famous island of Skye off the west coast of Scotland. The distillery is built on the shore of Loch Harport and produces a range of multi-award winning malts.  The 18 year old vintage is the current holder of the title ‘Best Single Malt in [...]

The World Whisky Awards 2007 winning whiskies have been announced and the 6 main catagory winners are listed below for your enjoyment. After all, can you get a better recommendation?

Macallan 1990

It is rare to to find a Macallan Whisky that is completely free from Sherry influence but this is exactly what the Macallan 1990 represents.

Whiskies for women: what to stock
Glengoyne 10 Year Old Single Highland Malt, Glengoyne/Ian Macleod Distillers
£23.99 for 70cl bottle
Tasting Note: This golden yellow whisky is remarkably smooth and fiendishly approachable. It has a sweet nose, with toffee and popcorn aromas. Slightly nutty, with fresh green apples coming through and a sweet and malty finish.
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Strawberry [...]

whisky tasting you will need to use most of your senses, particularly sight, smell and taste (obviously!). Just like wine tasting there is no right or wrong way as taste is a very subjective thing. We like to think that there are five whisky tasting steps: