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Virtual Whisky Show: Old & Rare 2021

Posted on 29 January 2021 by Billy

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It’s that time again. As February rolls around, whisky fans from around the globe usually get ready to head to the UK to find some of the finest drams ever bottled from across whisky history…

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…

Five Questions with David Stewart – Malt Master, The Balvenie

Posted on 15 September 2017 by Stuart

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David Stewart is malt master at The Balvenie, and has worked in the Scotch whisky industry for more than 50 years. We spoke to him about his career and his latest whisky, Balvenie 2002 Peat…

Six questions with Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master

Posted on 30 August 2017 by Billy

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Brian Kinsman is malt master for Glenfiddich, and also looks after the Grant’s range of blended whiskies and works with his mentor David Stewart on the Balvenie range. I caught up with Brian a while…

Whisky finishing – a recipe for success?

Posted on 2 August 2017 by Stuart

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Our latest TWE shop tasting featured Irish whiskey producer Teeling, a distiller known for its skill in maturing and ‘finishing’ its whiskey in a variety of casks – some well known, some more obscure. What…

All the single (malt) ladies

Posted on 4 November 2016 by Liz

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A few of us ladies at TWE HQ are on a mission – to get more women involved in drinking the hard stuff (responsibly, of course). Far too often we have found ourselves sitting in…

The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2016 – Three Masters of Whisky

Posted on 7 October 2016 by Stuart

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This year’s showpiece Whisky Show masterclass featured three contrasting figures. The first: an avuncular figure who has held every job possible in a whisky distillery. The second: an innovator, famed for his experiments with casks….

In Their Own Words – Tom Kitchin

Posted on 17 August 2016 by Stuart

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Tom Kitchin is owner of award-winning restaurant The Kitchin, in Leith, Scotland and The Scran & Scallie gastropub in Edinburgh. He was awarded his first Michelin star aged just 29, and has worked with some of the world’s…

The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2015 – Three Legends of Whisky

Posted on 16 October 2015 by Stuart

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‘This is a moment in history. This will never be repeated.’ A dramatic introduction from our host Dave Broom, but fully warranted. The final Masterclass of the 2015 Whisky Exchange Whisky Show featured more than…

Whisky Fight Night 3: Brawl at the Bridge – Balvenie vs Glenmorangie

Posted on 8 May 2015 by Billy

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We run a lot of events through the year, from barrel-top tastings in our shop through to The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show‘s weekend of wonder, but every now and again we do something very different….

Whisky Fight Night: Brawl at the Bridge – tickets on sale now!

Posted on 17 April 2015 by Billy

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The Whisky Exchange Shop at Vinopolis hosts lots of great events. However, there’s one pair of presenters who stand out from the crowd when it comes to putting on an evening to remember, creating tastings that…

In Their Own Words – James Buntin, brand ambassador, Balvenie

Posted on 26 December 2014 by Stuart

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After 14 years in Australia, new Balvenie brand ambassador James Buntin is back in the UK, on a mission to spread the word about this highly regarded distillery and its whiskies. We met up with…

Balvenie – #24×24

Posted on 19 December 2014 by Billy

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It’s scary how many product launches happen around the festive season. Even though we expect to see lots of new bottlings appearing ready for the Christmas rush, this year has seen a surprisingly large number….

The Balvenie Single Barrel Sherry Cask 15yo – My Sherry Amour

Posted on 27 May 2014 by Stuart

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Ears certainly pricked up at TWE HQ when news came in of a new release from The Balvenie. There will be those still mourning the loss of the bourbon-matured 15 Year Old Single Barrel (officially…

2013 – The TWEBlog review of the year

Posted on 9 January 2014 by Billy

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There seems to be a long running tradition across the internets of writing round-up posts at the beginning of the year. I’ve not yet done so and am starting to feel left out, so here’s…

Tasting Notes: Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8

Posted on 14 June 2013 by Billy

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The Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 8 launch was last night at the Balvenie whisky fete (still running today and tomorrow, 12 until 6pm) and I was fortunate enough to be on the invite list. Working…

The Balvenie Whisky Fete and Tun 1401 Batch 8

Posted on 4 June 2013 by Billy

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It’s the time of year when the folks at The Balvenie, invigorated by the pale globe in the sky shining its limp light through Scottish clouds, celebrate their craft laden approach to whisky making with…

TWE Whisky Show 2013 – Balvenie Masterclass & Early-Bird Tickets

Posted on 17 April 2013 by Billy

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Organisation for TWE Whisky Show 2013 continues apace and tickets are selling even faster than we were hoping. We’ve got a couple of announcements that are going out today across our various show channels and…

Billy on Sloe Gin – why you should be drinking it (and making it):
Unfortunately, the answer is 'between 400g and 2000g per litre' :)
Posted on: 9 October 2024
Jamie Morris on Sloe Gin – why you should be drinking it (and making it):
What ratio of Sloe to gin is used, I see anything from 400 to 2000g of sloe to 1 litre of gin!
Posted on: 7 October 2024
D. Sinkler on The 5 Best Whisky and Film Moments:
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.
Posted on: 11 January 2024