Posted on 27 July 2020 by Billy
No Comments on Virtual Tastings – August 2020
Summer’s in full swing and our virtual tasting program continues with some appropriately late-summer sessions. Summer-sipping July has been great for tastings, with everything from American whiskeys for Independence Day and oily Islay drams, to…
Continue reading »Posted on 14 November 2017 by Billy
1 Comment on The Art of Whisky – what makes a beautiful bottle?
Whether you’re a whisky collector or a drinker, a whisky’s looks are important. Beyond its colour and how it looks in the glass, there’s the packaging. While we are focused on finding whiskies that taste…
Continue reading »Posted on 15 September 2017 by Stuart
No Comments on Five Questions with David Stewart – Malt Master, The Balvenie
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…
Continue reading »Posted on 30 August 2017 by Billy
No Comments on Six questions with Brian Kinsman, Glenfiddich Malt Master
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…
Continue reading »Posted on 17 May 2017 by Rocky
1 Comment on Is older whisky better?
Whether it’s the raging debate about no-age-statement releases, or questions about how old a whisky I’m pouring at a festival around the world is, age is currently a hot topic. Something I’m often asked is…
Continue reading »Posted on 29 March 2017 by Rocky
3 Comments on Whisky casks – all you need to know
It’s agreed that whisky gets much of its flavour from the wood it’s aged in. Many different types are used, but what do they add? This was the subject of a recent shop tasting hosted by…
Continue reading »Posted on 14 March 2017 by Jane
No Comments on Five of the best: boilermakers
To celebrate the launch of London Beer Week 2017, Jane takes a look at the boilermaker, a classic pairing that is now a sophisticated serve in the capital’s best bars. Existing in dive bars as…
Continue reading »Posted on 18 January 2017 by Stuart
5 Comments on Jim Murray – ‘I went to Talisker and it changed my life’
In the first part of our exclusive interview, Jim Murray tells Stuart how Lord Lucan helped him get into whisky, how he helped create the rye boom, and why sulphur is the enemy of a…
Continue reading »Posted on 4 November 2016 by Liz
2 Comments on All the single (malt) ladies
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…
Continue reading »Posted on 30 September 2016 by Billy
15 Comments on Five things not to miss at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show
We’re busy at Whisky Exchange HQ. Not only are we getting ready for a busy final three months of the year, but tomorrow marks our annual Whisky Show – two days with some of the best…
Continue reading »Posted on 1 June 2016 by Stuart
8 Comments on June Offers of the Month – Glenfiddich whisky, Botanist gin and Bollinger Champagne
The arrival of June means that summer is finally here, and we have another trio of great offers celebrating the best whiskies, spirits and Champagne: a rich, fruity whisky from Glenfiddich; a stylish gin from…
Continue reading »Posted on 9 April 2015 by Billy
4 Comments on In their own words – Mark Thomson, UK Brand Ambassador, Glenfiddich
‘I got into whisky because of my family. My grandfather, who recently passed away at 106, had drunk whisky all of his life. Sherry was his other tipple, but I didn’t speak Spanish so the…
Continue reading »Posted on 8 December 2014 by Billy
8 Comments on Spirit and Whisky of the Year 2014-15
It’s strange how quickly something becomes a yearly tradition. It’s only the second time we’ve given our Whisky and Spirit of the Year awards, but it already feels like a festive fixture. The core idea…
Continue reading »Posted on 23 October 2014 by Rocky
10 Comments on The Whisky Show Masterclass – Glenfiddich
The first Masterclass of The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show aptly celebrated the first single malt brand – Glenfiddich. Led by newly appointed UK brand ambassador Mark Thomson, the Masterclass charted the history of the distillery, with six…
Continue reading »Posted on 12 June 2014 by Stuart
12 Comments on 2014 World Cup – if football teams were whiskies…
The 2014 World Cup is finally ready (even if the stadiums aren’t), so with this fantastic feast of football to look forward to, here are the teams to watch. And if you can’t decide who…
Continue reading »Posted on 27 December 2013 by Rocky
9 Comments on Glenfiddich Spirit of a Nation
December saw the official launch of the Glenfiddich ‘Spirit of a Nation’ 29 Year Old Limited Edition. The bottling was produced to commemorate their sponsorship of the Walking With The Wounded South Pole Challenge 2013….
Continue reading »Posted on 7 June 2013 by Tim F
5 Comments on Elegant Oldies Tasting with Tim & Billy
Elegant Oldies, what’s that all about then? Well, if you’re reading this you’re probably already vaguely aware of two things: 1) The Whisky Exchange is the best online resource on the planet for affordable old…
Continue reading »Posted on 23 March 2012 by Billy
4 Comments on World Whisky Awards 2012
Last night was Whisky Magazine’s 6th World Whiskies Awards, the opening event of Whisky Live (which opens today – pop by and say hello if you’re around, we’re the official retailer) and the last of…
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Unfortunately, the answer is 'between 400g and 2000g per litre' :)
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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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