We’re approaching the height of summer, so what better than a delicious Russian vodka for August’s Spirit of the Month. Jewel of Russia Classic is a full-bodied vodka that is rich and creamy with a…
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Posted on 4 August 2015 by Stuart
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Malt of the Month – Aberfeldy 12 Year Old
Posted on 3 August 2015 by Rocky
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The start of August means it’s time for our new Malt of the Month. This time, we’ve chosen a lighter and summery whisky: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old, and have knocked £4.50 off the usual price…
Continue reading »Black Tot Day – competition time
Posted on 31 July 2015 by Rocky
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At this time of year, there’s one spirit on our minds here at TWE – rum. With Independence Day of Jamaica next Thursday, it gives us a chance to highlight our comprehensive range, starting with…
Continue reading »Champagne of the Moment – 2006 Cristal
Posted on 29 July 2015 by Stuart
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There are certain drinks that become icons. One of them is Cristal, Louis Roederer’s flagship Champagne, and we are delighted to announce that 2006 Cristal is our Champagne of the Moment for July, with £15 off…
Continue reading »Grand Marnier Kit – get your summer party started
Posted on 28 July 2015 by Rocky
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Nothing says summer quite like an al fresco drinks party. Following on from our popular Summer Gin Cocktail Kit (we only have a few left), we’ve put together a Summer Party Kit, with almost everything you…
Continue reading »Aperol – this is a Spritz
Posted on 24 July 2015 by Billy
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We’re rather obsessed with summer at TWE at the moment. English memories are short, and each year the warm summer surprises us, with gasps all around as we realise that for a few weeks we…
Continue reading »National Tequila Day 2015 – Batanga!
Posted on 22 July 2015 by Billy
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The earth has made another circuit around the sun. In my usually rainy bit of it, it’s been hot, and atmosphere-wise we’re about as close we’re going to get to Mexico. As such, it is fitting…
Continue reading »Glenfarclas £511.19s.0d – I call that a bargain
Posted on 21 July 2015 by Billy
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A lot of distilleries talk about their history, but there are few still in operation who can point to generations of family ownership. One of the best known distilling families in that exclusive club are…
Continue reading »Summer Gin Cocktail Kit – have it your way!
Posted on 17 July 2015 by Stuart
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The sun is doing its best to peek out from behind the clouds, and in preparation for a glorious August, we’ve put together a great little cocktail kit that lets you personalise your drinks –…
Continue reading »New Signatory TWE exclusive whiskies – a sherried trio
Posted on 15 July 2015 by Billy
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Over the past few years we’ve been working closely with some of the world’s best independent bottlers to release whiskies exclusive to The Whisky Exchange. We’ve produced a range of great bottlings, but we’ve returned…
Continue reading »No.3 London Dry Gin – the key to success
Posted on 14 July 2015 by Rocky
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Gin has seen a remarkable rise over the past few years, with new brands appearing almost every week. One of the first was No.3 Gin, introduced by historic wine and spirit merchant (and independent bottler)…
Continue reading »Hibiki Harmony – a blend apart
Posted on 13 July 2015 by Stuart
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Japanese whisky is enjoying its moment in the sun, but its new-found popularity is putting a strain on stock levels, and as such, non-age-statement whiskies are the inevitable consequence. Hibiki’s answer is Harmony, a blend…
Continue reading »Highland Park Competition – win a bottle of Orcadian Vintage 1976
Posted on 9 July 2015 by Billy
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With summer in the air here at TWE HQ, we think it’s time for a new competition. We’re big Highland Park fans and we’ve got a very special bottle to give away: Highland Park 1976…
Continue reading »Gosling’s Dark ‘n’ Stormy – for when it’s bright ‘n’ sunny
Posted on 8 July 2015 by Billy
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The past few weeks have been hot in the UK, with some of the highest temperatures recorded down the road from TWE HQ. Fortunately for us, the air conditioning in the office is particularly effective,…
Continue reading »Malt of the Month – Laphroaig 10 Year Old
Posted on 6 July 2015 by Billy
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The Islay Festival may have finished weeks ago, but July’s Malt of the Month has been chosen to help those of us who went relive the visit and to give those who couldn’t go a…
Continue reading »Ledaig Dusgadh 42 – still life
Posted on 2 July 2015 by Rocky
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Every so often, a truly historic bottling comes along. One recent release that deserves that accolade is Ledaig Dùsgadh 42 Year Old. The Isle of Mull’s sole distillery was reopened under the Ledaig name in…
Continue reading »Tio Pepe En Rama 2015 – ready salted
Posted on 1 July 2015 by Rocky
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It’s been long overdue but sherry is starting to come back into fashion. No longer purely seen as ‘granny’s tipple’, producers have been looking at ways to give a contemporary twist to this historic and…
Continue reading »Octomore 07.1 – smoke and mirrors
Posted on 30 June 2015 by Billy
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If you’ve met Bruichladdich’s Jim McEwan, or even heard tales of him, then you’ll know that he’s not a man to do things by halves. His final Islay Festival tasting at the end of last…
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Unfortunately, the answer is 'between 400g and 2000g per litre' :)
Posted on: 9 October 2024
What ratio of Sloe to gin is used, I see anything from 400 to 2000g of sloe to 1 litre of gin!
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What really makes Bob Harris' predicament in 'Lost In Translation' so absurdly funny is that he nailed it in one take, and the director just couldn't accept that.
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I'd say there's not a lot between them. I'd say that the techniques used to make the rum change the flavour more than the raw material between molasses and cane honey, so it'll be other factors that...
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Such a pity that the distillery was destroyed. I had the great luck to try one of these, to me almost magic, Karuizawas. It was a 1972/2008, 36y, #7290 with 65%. Since today I have memoriesof this...
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