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Virtual Tastings – May 2021

Posted on 23 April 2021 by Billy

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It’s almost May and we have more virtual tastings on the cards. We’re kicking off with a tasting of Bruichladdich, Port Charlotte and Octomore with header distiller Adam Hannett; and following that with a dive…

Feis Ile 2020 – The Islay Festival online

Posted on 22 May 2020 by Billy

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The end of May is usually a time for celebration in the whisky world – it’s time for Fèis Ìle, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music. A week-long celebration of Scotland’s most distillery-packed island,…

The Perfect Burns Night Dinner – Guid Auld Scotch Drink

Posted on 8 January 2019 by Billy

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At the end of the month is one of the biggest dates in the Scottish calendar. When it comes to excuses for a party, at least. Less than a month after Hogmanay and it’s time…

How do you make the world’s peatiest whisky?

Posted on 15 December 2017 by Caroline

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I recently spent some time with Bruichladdich’s production director Allan Logan, learning about how they make the fabled Octomore – including Octomore 8.3, the world’s peatiest whisky. Allan, part of the two-man team that took over…

Whisky and food pairing guide: cupcakes

Posted on 14 June 2017 by Leonora

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When you think of food and whisky pairings, cheese, chocolate and meat may come to mind, but cupcakes? Elements of Islay international brand ambassador Mariella Romano hosted a whisky and cupcake evening for our Covent…

Islay Festival 2017 – what is there to do at Feis Ile?

Posted on 23 May 2017 by Billy

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Feis Ile, the yearly Islay Festival of Music and Malt, is a fixture of the Scotch malt whisky scene. Every year, the population of the isle of Islay doubles for a week at the end…

The Botanist – a gin for everyone

Posted on 26 January 2017 by Billy

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Gin is in a fantastic place. It’s booming in the UK, with new distilleries popping up on a weekly basis and established distilleries producing increasingly wild and wacky recipes. However, along with the explosion of…

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…

In Their Own Words – Adam Hannett, Head Distiller, Bruichladdich

Posted on 25 May 2016 by Billy

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Islay native Adam Hannett has some very big shoes to fill. As head distiller at Bruichladdich since summer 2015, he and distillery manager Allan Logan have taken over the running of one of Scotland’s best-loved distilleries,…

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…

The Whisky Exchange Whisky of the Year 2016

Posted on 15 December 2015 by Rocky

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With Christmas approaching, it means it’s time to announce the Whisky Exchange Whisky of the Year 2016. This now-traditional annual event moved north of the river this year to The Rooms at Browns, just round…

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…

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…

Malt of the Month – Bruichladdich Scottish Barley

Posted on 1 June 2015 by Rocky

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The Whisky Exchange’s Malt of the Month for June is Bruichladdich Scottish Barley (also known as The Classic Laddie but different to Laddie Classic) – we’re offering £4 off for the whole of the month. Sitting on…

Jim McEwan – a well-earned retirement

Posted on 25 May 2015 by Billy

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The opening weekend of the Islay Festival isn’t normally a time for sadness, but yesterday saw the end of an era: Jim McEwan hosted his final warehouse tasting at Bruichladdich. While we don’t expect Jim to…

Islay Feis Ile 2015 – save on your favourite whiskies

Posted on 22 May 2015 by Stuart

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The end of May is a landmark in the whisky calendar – the Islay Festival, or Feis Ile, to give it its proper name. The whole island is involved, and even neighbouring Jura gets in on…

Bruichladdich Masterclass – the first stop on Jim McEwan’s farewell tour

Posted on 30 April 2015 by Billy

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There are few people who have been more influential in modern whisky than Jim McEwan. From managing Bowmore to restarting Bruichladdich, he has helped build a legion of dedicated fans. But, after more than five decades…

No more peaty whisky from Islay

Posted on 1 April 2015 by TWE Admin

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Fans of Islay whisky should brace themselves for a stormy future. We’ve got our hands on some research that will strike terror into the hearts of peat heads: peat on Islay will run out by…

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