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Whisky casks – all you need to know

Posted on 29 March 2017 by Rocky

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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…

Is there a fair way to sell limited-edition whiskies?

Posted on 2 March 2017 by TWE Admin

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When it emerged that we would be selling a special charity bottling of Lagavulin we were very excited, not only because it’s great to be involved with such a distinguished distillery, but also because all…

What makes a great whisky tasting?

Posted on 31 January 2017 by Stuart

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I’ve been lucky to attend plenty of whisky tastings. The latest was a tour through the new batch of Diageo’s Special Releases hosted by whisky educator Colin Dunn – and it was superb. But as…

Jim Murray – ‘the only criteria I look at is quality’

Posted on 19 January 2017 by Stuart

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In the second part of our exclusive interview, Jim Murray explains his strict rules for choosing his World Whisky of the Year, his response to critics of the Whisky Bible, and his retirement plans. You…

The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show 2016 – 200 Years of Lagavulin

Posted on 14 October 2016 by Stuart

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Diageo’s Dr Nick Morgan has spoken about Lagavulin many times this year, with the distillery celebrating its 200th anniversary. But what really came through at The Whisky Show’s 200 Years of Lagavulin masterclass was how…

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….

Diageo Special Releases 2016 – First Look

Posted on 14 September 2016 by Billy

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It’s that time of year again: the Diageo Special Releases 2016 are here. Well, almost here – they’re earlier than usual this year and should be hitting The Whisky Exchange website on the evening of…

#Lagavulin200 – celebrating a big birthday

Posted on 16 June 2016 by Billy

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‘Islay is the eighth wonder of the world’ Colin Dunn knows how to open a whisky tasting. While invoking wonder-dom for Islay may seem hyperbolic, there are some tasting line-ups that justify such comments –…

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…

May offers of the month – Lagavulin Whisky, Chase Fruit Cup and Moet Champagne

Posted on 4 May 2016 by Rocky

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A new month means our latest trio of offers, and with the weather beginning to warm up, there’s a summery feel to our choices for May. Malt of the Month The Malt of the Month…

Lagavulin 200th anniversary – new 8 Year Old whisky

Posted on 1 March 2016 by Stuart

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There aren’t many distilleries that have universal appeal. Some people adore rich, sherried whiskies; other people despise them. Some love lean, medicinal styles; others run a mile. But there is one whisky distillery that gets…

Tasting the 2015 Diageo Special Releases

Posted on 8 February 2016 by Billy

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Our yearly tasting calendar is a varied list of events, taking in everything from whisky to spirits and liqueurs, with even an occasional foray into the world of fizzy wine – tickets to our next tasting, Growers’…

Diageo Special Releases 2015 – first look

Posted on 19 October 2015 by Stuart

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Each year, Diageo launches a small number of limited-edition whiskies from its distilleries under the Special Releases banner. None have ever been seen before, so unsurprisingly, interest (and demand) is high when they hit the…

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…

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…

Diageo Special Releases 2014 – they're here….

Posted on 6 November 2014 by Billy

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It’s cold, it’s dark, people are starting to wear winter coats, and Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible has appeared. There’s still one thing missing: the Diageo Special Releases. While Rocky got a pre-pre-launch tasting a few…

Diageo Special Releases 2014 – first look

Posted on 15 September 2014 by Rocky

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The eagerly-awaited line-up of the Diageo Special Releases 2014 has been announced. There are a total of 11 bottlings this year, including the four usual suspects (Port Ellen, Brora, Lagavulin and unpeated Caol Ila), a…

Diageo Special Releases 2013 Tasting with Colin Dunn

Posted on 3 February 2014 by Rocky

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If there’s one thing we can’t be accused of here at TWE, it’s not kicking the year of tastings off in some style. As we did last year, we began by welcoming the inimitable Colin…

Paula Bustos on 10 rums you should know about:
Good list, would be nice to try them all.
Posted on: 7 August 2017
Billy on A beginner’s guide to Canadian whisky:
We've not forgotten – we even wrote about it at the time. It's still not available over here in the...
Posted on: 2 August 2017
Allan Schwartz on A beginner’s guide to Canadian whisky:
Don't forget Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye won best whisky in the world 2 years ago. Allan
Posted on: 2 August 2017