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Cognac vs Whisky – an eaux-de-ssey

Posted on 25 April 2019 by Tom

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Two of the world’s most historic and heritage-rich spirits, Scotch single malt whisky and Cognac, have evolved in distinct – and wildly different – directions. Equally, both have experienced oscillating levels of status and popularity…

Christmas Novelties

Posted on 17 December 2018 by Tom

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Ahhh, Christmas: a time for family, food, good cheer and annoying singing Santa… ornaments? Are they ornamental? Are they toys? Singing Santas, anyway. And somehow all the silliness only contributes to the overall atmosphere of…

My First Whisky Show

Posted on 4 October 2018 by Tom

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Last weekend marked The Whisky Exchange’s 10th annual Whisky Show. I went along for, rather shamefully, the first time – and had my preconceptions utterly annihilated. The first – perhaps point-of-this-post-defeating – statement I’d like…

All whiskies to carry age statements by 2017 – exclusive

Posted on 1 April 2016 by TWE Admin

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The Whisky Exchange has learned of a startling development that could turn the whisky industry on its head – within 12 months, every spirit produced in the EU will need to declare its age on the label….

Billy on Virtual Tastings – August 2021:
Not quite yet, but we'll be looking to restart them as soon as we're comfortable that we can do so safely. In the meantime, we do have Whisky Show in a few weeks, both in person and virtual:...
Posted on: 9 September 2021
zahid fayyaz on Virtual Tastings – August 2021:
Just wondered, any in shop tastings planned soon?
Posted on: 9 September 2021
Billy on What is Cachaca?:
You certainly can – any sweetener you like, although preferably one without a big taste of its own (unless you like that taste).
Posted on: 6 July 2021