The Whisky Exchange has learned of a startling development that could turn the whisky industry on its head – within 12 months, every spirit produced in the EU will need to declare its age on the label….
Continue reading »All whiskies to carry age statements by 2017 – exclusive
Posted on 1 April 2016 by TWE Admin
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Elements of Islay: Peat – what lies beneath
Posted on 30 March 2016 by Stuart
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Peat has always been a divisive subject among whisky drinkers. For every individual who craves that salty, smoky hit that peaty whisky provides, there’ll be another who shies away and heads for a gentler, fruitier…
Continue reading »Linie Aquavit – around the world in 180 days
Posted on 25 March 2016 by Rocky
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I’ve had a fascination with aquavit for a long time. Admittedly, I’m a fan of caraway-flavoured spirits in general, as explored in my kummel post. Last month I took a trip to Norway to visit…
Continue reading »Laphroaig Lore – peaty knowledge
Posted on 23 March 2016 by Billy
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With a year of 200th birthday celebrations behind them, you’d think that the folks at Laphroaig might want to have a rest. That’s not their style, and they have kicked off 2016 with a new ongoing…
Continue reading »World Whiskies Awards 2016 – who won?
Posted on 18 March 2016 by Billy
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Today is the start of Whisky Live London (tickets still available here) and that means that last night marked the announcement of the winners of the World Whiskies Awards 2016. I’ve been a judge for…
Continue reading »Poteen – the spirit of Saint Patrick’s Day
Posted on 16 March 2016 by Billy
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Tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day, and while I will inevitably drink a pint of Guinness and a shot of Jameson, I try to spend the day looking at another side of Irish drinks. Last year…
Continue reading »Plantation Rum – showcasing the blenders’ art
Posted on 14 March 2016 by Billy
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After a whisky-heavy beginning to our tastings calendar, we jumped away from Scotland for something more exotic – Plantation Rum. We were joined for the evening by founder and master blender Alexandre Gabriel, who brought…
Continue reading »Corsair – southern style
Posted on 11 March 2016 by Stuart
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‘If it has been done before, we are not interested in doing it.’ An apt motto when you learn that it comes from Corsair, the US-based distiller that has turned more than a few heads…
Continue reading »Elements of Islay – the peat generation
Posted on 9 March 2016 by Rocky
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Our fortnightly London tastings follow a theme, often a single type of spirit or a range of products from one brand. Sometimes it coincides with the launch of a new product, as was the case…
Continue reading »Growers’ Champagne Tasting with Dawn Davies MW – small is beautiful
Posted on 7 March 2016 by Stuart
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The big Champagne houses are some of the best-known brands on the planet – the likes of Krug, Bollinger and Moët et Chandon. But there is another side – the world of growers’ Champagne. People…
Continue reading »Laurent-Perrier Rose – Champagne of the Month
Posted on 4 March 2016 by Rocky
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For March’s Champagne of the Month, we’ve chosen an iconic pink Champagne: Laurent-Perrier Rosé. One of the first non-vintage rosé Champagnes when it was launched in 1968, it has become instantly recognisable around the world….
Continue reading »Rumchata Cream Liqueur – Spirit of the Month
Posted on 3 March 2016 by Stuart
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Easter is just a few weeks away, so for the sweet-toothed among you, we have an ideal Spirit of the Month for you: Rumchata Cream Liqueur. It’s been a huge hit in the US since its 2010 launch,…
Continue reading »Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Year Old – Malt of the Month
Posted on 2 March 2016 by Billy
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I’ve been intrigued by Glen Ord for years. Back in the dim and distant past, I became aware of the distillery when I was asked to write about them in 1001 Whiskies to Try Before…
Continue reading »Lagavulin 200th anniversary – new 8 Year Old whisky
Posted on 1 March 2016 by Stuart
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There aren’t many distilleries that have universal appeal. Some people adore rich, sherried whiskies; other people despise them. Some love lean, medicinal styles; others run a mile. But there is one whisky distillery that gets…
Continue reading »Foursquare Spiced Rum – a class act
Posted on 25 February 2016 by Stuart
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A lot of people have a soft spot for spiced rum, particularly at this time of year. The combination of rich rum and sweet spice works a treat, particularly served with a mixer or made…
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Billy
Web content editor, cocktail lover, former computer programmer, long time blogger about Stuff and Things (including booze) and hat fan. Billy accidentally got a job at TWE in the spring of 2011, leaving behind the world of finance (good timing) to learn all about booze and occasionally write about it.
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Duncan
After spending years working in the wine trade as a cork-dork, Duncan is looking forward to learning more about spirits and whisky. As an American, his interest and discovery of whisky will probably start with some rich, flavoured bourbon after looking after the website’s digital marketing.
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Rocky
A 2013 addition, Rocky (not his real name, he's harder than he looks) joined us from Berry Bros, where a smorgasbord of roles in seven years culminated in exile to Basingstoke as a Spirits Specialist. Responsible for writing product descriptions on the site, he also helps out the team with their travel queries.
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Stuart
A graduate from the same journo college as Piers Morgan and, er, Richard Madeley, Essex boy Stuart has been entrusted to keep the TWE website in safe hands. He’s spent the past decade writing for the UK’s best drinks titles, reviewing restaurants for Square Meal, and building his whisky collection.
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TWE Contributors
Alex
Alex developed a love of all things cocktail and fine drinking from an early age, and has been working in the drinks industry since the late 1980s. He started in bars in Oxford and London, but his love of whisky came later. He admits to spending all of his spare time acting like a three year old.
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Chris
Assistant manager at our shop and head of events, putting together the extensive program of masterclasses and tastings that we run during the year, most of which you can read about here on the blog. Sometimes he even gets time to write a post of his own.
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Duncan R
A walking whisky encyclopedia who was well versed in the dark arts of whisky sales even before we tempted him into the TWE family back in 2007. These days he can be found in the shop and occasionally putting hand to keyboard for the blog.
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Ed
A west Londoner by birth, Ed left Berry Brothers & Rudd in 2010 to become a freelance writer and educator, and works part time in our shop. In recognition of his love for all things burnt, he became a Mousquetaire d'Armagnac in 2008.
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Hector
Musician and occasional inmate of our shop, Hector is know for his lyrical tasting notes and ability to grow a fearsome beard (unleashed only on special occasions). From time to time he graces us with his presence on the blog.
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Jane
Heading straight into the world of booze after a journalism degree (the two of which aren’t entirely unrelated), Jane has been writing about bars, spirits and cocktails ever since. Armed with only a napkin and pencil, she’s regularly found in London’s best bars on the hunt for the next story or tasty drink.
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Michael
Born and raised just a stone’s throw from head office, Michael is a true graduate of The Whisky Exchange. He started working at TWE in our warehouse in 2009. Since then, he has spent some time working in almost every role from packer to web content editor. These days he is our buyer of old and rare spirits.
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Oliver
After working his way round a plethora of drinks companies, Ollie joined the shop team in 2011. Having worked on the tastings side and helping organise The Whisky Show, Ollie headed for the safety of our head office where he works as our new business developer.
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