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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…

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…

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…

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…

Merry Christmas from The Whisky Exchange

Posted on 24 December 2014 by Stuart

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After 12 months of sensible, serious whisky chat, we thought it was time for the TWE blog team to let our hair down – although, judging by the pic, we might struggle with that one….

New Octomore from Bruichladdich – the peatiest whisky of all time

Posted on 5 November 2014 by Stuart

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Port Charlotte and Octomore Islay Barley

Bruichladdich may have reduced their myriad number of bottlings in recent years, but they still know how to grab a headline or two. The progressive Hebridean distillers have just unveiled two latest additions to the…

Octomore 2.2 – Pictures and (Official) Tasting Notes

Posted on 9 December 2009 by Tim F

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First things first. Open a new window and listen to this while you’re reading the blog. It’ll put you in a good mood, and this might be the last you see of me before Christmas,…

New Octomore: First Pics

Posted on 12 June 2009 by Tim F

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This just in from Mark Reynier’s Bruichladdich blog… Apparently this year’s release was peated to 140ppm before distillation. Yikes!

Islay Festival Day Eight: Kilchoman and Bunnahabhain

Posted on 1 June 2009 by Tim F

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A bunch of prize tossers It was another early start on Friday as we had a lot of ground to cover. First up was a 9.30am tasting at Islay’s newest distillery, Kilchoman, where we were…

Bruichladdich Octomore / Ardbeg Supernova Tasting

Posted on 25 March 2009 by Tim F

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To be honest, peating levels shouldn’t be a competition. “My ppm is bigger than yours” sounds pretty ridiculous however you dress it up. This sort of thing might be construed as macho willy-waving and not…

Ardbeg Supernova vs. Bruichladdich’s Octomore???

Posted on 21 January 2009 by Tim F

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First things first: a hearty hug to my good friend Dr. Whisky, who is marrying his gal K on this coming Burns Night! Can’t wait to see you guys – but I warn you, this blogger Strips…

To coat or not to coat?

Posted on 2 October 2008 by Tim F

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In the comments section of our last post on Octomore, drJarv (who I’m assuming is on the design team for Octomore as he hasn’t denied it yet!) asked for our thoughts on the coated opaque bottle that…

Exclusive: Octomore & PC 7 Pics!!!

Posted on 26 September 2008 by Tim F

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Well, you know it must be coming up to Christmas (Whaaat?!). Over a month to Halloween yet and the mince pies were already on sale in Sainsbury’s last Sunday. And suddenly the first few smatterings of…

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