It’s Oscar time again, and even in the whisky world the awards season is in full swing. Basking in the warm glow of our award for Best Online / Direct Mail Retailer of the Year at the recent…
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Compass Box's Last Vatted Grain
Posted on 23 November 2011 by Billy
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We’re rather fond of Compass Box’s Last Vatted Malt, having received a bottle a few days for approval, but I’ve been waiting for something else – The Last Vatted Grain. I’m a big grain whisky…
Continue reading »Last Vatted Malt: Compass Box Get Reactionary
Posted on 22 November 2011 by Tim F
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Dateline: 22nd November 2011. Time: 11.59pm. Venue: A secret location in London. There’s going to be a raucous party this evening – a sort of ‘pre-wake’, if you will (don’t worry, all will become clear). A fancy…
Continue reading »New Compass Box: The Great King Street Artist’s Blend
Posted on 16 June 2011 by Billy
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The chaps at Compass Box do seem to like keeping busy. After celebrating their 10th anniversary for most of last year they got their noses back to the grindstone and started work on some new…
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An elegant Portugese white wine, made from the ancient grape variety, Alvarinho. Like many classic wines from this grape...
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Strathearn distillery was established in 2013 and is one of Scotland’s smallest producers. The distillery’s ina...
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A set of two cut crystal tumblers from Glencairn with the Edinburgh design. Stylish an...
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