Our May tastings are taking a peated turn. In the hands of the right whisky makers, peat can unveil incredible layers of flavour that can be full on and heady but can also be surprisingly…
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Posted on 11 April 2023 by TWE Admin
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The Gastronomy Selection Edition #1 – launching today!
Posted on 1 April 2023 by TWE Admin
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Over the past two decades, The Whisky Exchange has been at the forefront of the whisky world. Not only have we stocked the finest whiskies from all over the globe and sourced great exclusive bottlings,…
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Posted on 1 March 2023 by TWE Admin
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With spring approaching, there’s plenty to toast and to taste this March at The Whisky Exchange. There will be more than 150 Cognacs, Armagnacs and Calvados to try at our Cognac Show, as well as…
Continue reading »Ledaig 18 Year Old – Whisky of the Year 2023
Posted on 1 February 2023 by Ning
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Our Whisky of the Year 2023 has been decided! Ledaig 18 Year Old single malt from Tobermory distillery’s range of peated whiskies won the hearts of the attendees at our judging event in London and…
Continue reading »Scapa 2007 19 Year Old – Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Posted on 25 January 2023 by Billy
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Continuing our look into The Whisky Exchange’s latest exclusive releases, we move on to my most anticipated whisky of last year. It’s a release from one of Scotland’s most northerly distilleries and one which we…
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Posted on 24 January 2023 by Billy
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The past few months have seen a whole host of new exclusive whiskies hit the shelves at The Whisky Exchange. Now that the combined whirlwind of Whisky Show and Christmas has calmed down, we’re going…
Continue reading »Rum of the Year 2023 – Appleton Estate 15 Year Old Black River Casks
Posted on 12 January 2023 by Joe
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A well-earned win for one of the oldest names in Jamaican rum – Appleton Estate 15 Year Old Black River Casks saw off stiff competition to be named The Whisky Exchange Rum of the Year…
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Posted on 6 January 2023 by Joe
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Dropping the spirits from your Friday night cocktail, doesn’t have to mean compromising on flavour. Fortified wines deliver complexity in the same way spirits do without the alcoholic heft. Sherry in particular, with its flavour…
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Posted on 4 January 2023 by Ning
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Mince pies, cake, roast turkey, port, Buck’s Fizz, roast potatoes, Champagne… December brings with it a host of delicious, indulgent treats. I can’t remember the last Christmas that didn’t end in me being so full…
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Posted on 25 November 2022 by Billy
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It’s Black Friday, yet again. The strange, American-exported shopping holiday, packed with deals and occasional scrums in department stores. We’re not fans of fighting over whisky, so have again – for a 6th year –…
Continue reading »Whisky 101 – Part Two: whisk(e)y around the world
Posted on 24 November 2022 by Billy
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Continuing our series of posts looking at whisky making, terminology and style, it’s time to go global. Whisky is made around the world, but it’s a bit different wherever you find a distillery. In this…
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Posted on 21 November 2022 by Billy
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The world of whisky is wide and can be confusing. Here’s a short guide to help you interpret what’s on a label and make sure you are picking up the right bottle.
Continue reading »Whisky of the Year 2022: An Interview with Deanston Master Distiller Brendan McCarron
Posted on 18 October 2022 by Joe
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When Brendan McCarron arrived at Deanston in 2021, he was greeted by terrible news. The distillery’s flagship 18-year-old expression had recently been de-listed. “I went outside and screamed into a bag,” Brendan tells us. “Then…
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Posted on 12 October 2022 by Joe
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To continue our celebration of Deanston 18 Year Old winning our Whisky of the Year 2022 award, we’re taking a look at the history of this great Highlander. Deanston scored a decisive victory at our…
Continue reading »Diageo Special Releases 2022 – Elusive Expressions
Posted on 29 September 2022 by Billy
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It’s that time of year again: Whisky Show is days away, the year-end acceleration of new whisky releases is upon us and I’m already pining for a holiday. All of this means that that we…
Continue reading »The Glenturret – more than just a distillery
Posted on 22 September 2022 by Billy
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We’re currently running a competition to win a fantastic trip to visit Glenturret, so I decided to head up to Scotland to see what all the fuss was about, and make sure that the prize…
Continue reading »Liberté, égalité, Lillet: Three Ways to drink Bordeaux’s favourite Aperitif
Posted on 7 September 2022 by Joe
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Sweet, aromatic Lillet Blanc has been a fixture on bars and dinner tables across France for more than a century. While this icon of bon vivant-ery is also exported around the world there is some…
Continue reading »Singleton of Dufftown Food Pairing – Grub’s Up!
Posted on 2 September 2022 by Ning
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The Singleton of Dufftown has been at the heart of the Singleton range for years and has recently been getting some exposure from its owners as a go-to dram. One of the reasons it has…
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