The summer is rapidly approaching and with it a need for some interesting drinks. While we’re not meeting up in person yet, our virtual tastings program is bigger and better than ever, with four more…
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Virtual Tastings – June 2020
Posted on 26 May 2020 by Billy
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Whisky of the Year – the winner…
Posted on 3 December 2019 by Billy
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It’s that time again – the announcement of our Whisky of the Year. And the winner is, drum-roll, please…
Continue reading »The Whisky Exchange – Our Highlights of 2017
Posted on 29 December 2017 by Stuart
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As we head into 2018, it’s time to look back at some of the best bits of the past 12 months. The Whisky Exchange blog team has chosen its favourite moments of 2017, including memorable…
Continue reading »Islay Festival whisky offers – save on your favourite drams
Posted on 20 May 2016 by Billy
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It’s that time of year again. If you know any whisky geeks online, then Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are probably already filling up with pictures of the Scottish countryside, Calmac ferries and the Port Askaig…
Continue reading »Five fantastic prize draws – enter today!
Posted on 16 May 2016 by Stuart
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Ever fancied winning a 15-litre bottle of Champagne? A 45-year-old Scotch whisky? How about eight bottles of bourbon with a combined value of more than £2,500? If you like the sound of that, then you’ll…
Continue reading »Port Askaig – new batches and very old drams
Posted on 23 September 2015 by Billy
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We always look forward to new releases from Speciality Drinks Ltd. As a sister company of The Whisky Exchange, we hear whispers of what’s coming next and get an occasional taste, and we’ve been eagerly…
Continue reading »Festive Malt of the Month – Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Posted on 3 December 2014 by Rocky
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December’s Malt of the Month certainly fits the criteria – a stunning whisky that is often overlooked – Port Askaig 19 Year Old Cask Strength. Introduced by independent bottler Speciality Drinks in 2009, the range…
Continue reading »New Elements of Islay and Port Askaig
Posted on 15 October 2012 by Tim F
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One of the very many really great things about The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show is the massive raft of new releases put out by TWE, plus Elements of Islay, Single Malts of Scotland and Port…
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Leopold Gourmel's 10 year old offering carries the name 'Age du Fruit'. This is a structured and ric...
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The Mauxion family has a rich legacy and since 1743, the family has been dedicated to the art of Cognac and it is now th...
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The Mauxion family's Cognac producing legacy began in 1743 and is now overseen by the 13th generation. This VSOP Cognac...
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The Mauxion family has a rich legacy dating back to 1575 with the birth of Pierre Mauxion in the village of Houlette. Sin...
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