Cheese is an incredibly varied thing. From runny blues to rock-hard Pecorino, from smoky Oscypek to stinky Epoisses, the range of flavour is wide. Fortunately, whisky is up to the task of pairing with it. Here…
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Whisky and food pairing guide: cheese
Posted on 24 March 2017 by Billy
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Oban Little Bay – win a trip to Scotland!
Posted on 12 April 2016 by Stuart
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Oban was one of the first whisky distilleries I visited; it was more than a decade ago, but I remember it well. Situated on Scotland’s west coast in the heart of the Highland town of the…
Continue reading »Diageo Special Releases 2013
Posted on 25 October 2013 by Billy
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Autumn is upon us and the Diageo Special Releases 2013 are here. For those not up to speed on Diageo’s yearly release cycle, about now every year they release a range of whiskies from across…
Continue reading »Elegant Oldies Tasting with Tim & Billy
Posted on 7 June 2013 by Tim F
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Elegant Oldies, what’s that all about then? Well, if you’re reading this you’re probably already vaguely aware of two things: 1) The Whisky Exchange is the best online resource on the planet for affordable old…
Continue reading »TWE Whisky Show Masterclass: Sherry Heaven
Posted on 11 May 2011 by Tim F
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We’ve got some exciting news about The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show today on TWE Blog, as I’m announcing the first of this year’s Masterclasses! And you’d better strap yourselves in, because it’s a stunner… To maintain…
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An elegant decanter from Leyrat, containing their Glory Extra Cognac. This cognac has come from a group of barrels hidden...
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An old bottling of 8-year-old Bowmore from the days before the distillery was sold to Stanley P Morri...
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They're magical alright. Some of the expressions have totally blown me away - from the Solist Amontillado to the King Car Conductor. They have the Midas touch with whisky that's young - but tastes...
Posted on: 8 June 2017
as a remark, assessing if better is older using this tasting is a stretch, as in this example, not only the distillation period is different, but the age of the whisky.
Posted on: 18 May 2017
Great write up Sukinder, I've been a collector of whiskey for some 20 years, the heart of my collection is Irish.
Posted on: 25 March 2017