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…
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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…
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2 Comments on My First Whisky Show
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…
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76 Comments on All whiskies to carry age statements by 2017 – exclusive
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….
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I think you're seeing things that aren't there – the book was completed way before the current round of tariffs and continues a pattern of liking US whiskies that has been going on for most of the...
Posted on: 29 October 2019
Jimmy's gone senile. Taketsuru NAS for the best japanese? FOH!!!
Posted on: 20 October 2019
Can I play devil's advocate here.... Political games seem to be afoot... recent tax levies placed by the Trump government on Scotch whisky exports means "trouble" ahead.... so one of the MOST...
Posted on: 19 October 2019