Champagne, according to Moët Hennessy ambassador Lucy Warren’s declaration at a recent Whisky Exchange tasting, is ‘wine that’s supposed to make you happy’. Funny, then, that it was also known as ‘the wine of the…
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What is vintage Champagne? A beginner’s guide
Posted on 8 February 2018 by Caroline
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Champagne – the perfect Valentine’s Day gift
Posted on 2 February 2018 by Stuart
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Valentine’s Day is not far away, and if you haven’t picked a romantic gift yet, don’t worry. Champagne is one of the safest options – I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t appreciate a glass of…
Continue reading »What we’ll be drinking this Christmas
Posted on 22 December 2017 by Stuart
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It’s been a busy year at The Whisky Exchange and the blog team is ready to wind down and enjoy the festive season. Here’s what we’ll be drinking this Christmas… Stuart I don’t associate one…
Continue reading »New year, new drinks of the month for January
Posted on 8 January 2016 by Billy
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The new year is starting with a bang – three new drinks of the month each with a great money-saving deal. I’ll start with the Malt of the Month, as it’s a whisky that I tried…
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