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Ardbeg Supernova: Tasting Notes and Pictures!
Sorry for the delay posting this, folks – you know what it’s like when you come back to work from holiday. It’s taken me all week just to catch up on my regular TWE stuff. I’ve been longing to write … Continue reading
Ardbeg Supernova vs. Bruichladdich’s Octomore???
First things first: a hearty hug to my good friend Dr. Whisky, who is marrying his gal K on this coming Burns Night! Can’t wait to see you guys – but I warn you, this blogger Strips the Willow for no man … Continue reading
Ardbeg Blasda: The Verdict
Crikey! That’s been a quick fortnight – apologies for the temporary interruption in the blog, it’s all been pretty hectic here. Last week flew by so quickly everyone at TWE was struggling to keep up with it – what with the huge … Continue reading
Ardbeg “Blasda” Blah
So, it’s finally here. 1800 bottles for the UK market, malt peated to 25 ppm, giving 8ppm in the bottle, no age statement, chill-filtered and bottled at 40% abv. An ongoing product scheduled to have a three-year lifespan. It’s Ardbeg … Continue reading
Glen Moray sold to La Martiniquaise
It has been widely reported that LVMH (that’s Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy), parent company of Glenmorangie plc, have agreed to flog off their unloved step-child Glen Moray to fellow French company La Martiniquaise. Financial details of the deal have not been … Continue reading


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