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Virtual Tastings – April 2021

Posted on 24 March 2021 by Billy

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We’re almost done with March, so it’s time to announce our April virtual tastings. This month we’ve got a couple – a taste through the Elixir Distillers’ Whisky Trail and a secret one that we’ll…

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…

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…

Linkwood – my first love

Posted on 9 March 2015 by Michael

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The Whisky Exchange’s old and rare buyer, Michael Wilder, has a confession to make. He only has eyes for Linkwood… I’ve been with TWE for more than five years and have held a number of…

The Whisky Show Masterclass – Gordon & MacPhail

Posted on 16 October 2014 by Rocky

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One of the standout Masterclasses at The Whisky Exchange Whisky Show saw the launch of Gordon & MacPhail’s new Private Collection Ultra series – a range of four single-cask whiskies, each selected by a branch…

Ardbeg Rollercoaster & TWE 10th Anniversary

Posted on 5 March 2010 by Tim F

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Time for some more tasting notes now, but first a quick check on the predictions… Well, the Ardbeg debate has definitely kicked off on the forums, with the news that the official website have raised…

Diageo Special Releases 2008 Pt.2

Posted on 9 October 2008 by Tim F

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Okay, so here’s the rest of the info on this year’s Diageo Special Releases, which should be here in a week or two. As before, the text below is all from the Diageo marketing department –…

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