The Character of Islay Whisky Archives

Fiona Macleod, 33 Yr old, 46.3% Abv

July 15, 2020 No Comments

Appearance – Light straw in colour, clings well to the glass, drops slow thick legs. Nose – Strawberries, Cherry lozenges, Cranberry, Blood Read More

Aerolite Lyndsay 10 Yr old, 46% Abv.

July 13, 2020 No Comments

Appearance – Straw coloured, beads on the glass, and drops thin legs. Nose – Medicinal peat, Germoline, Icing sugar, Fishermans friends, Cherry Read More

Green Isle, 40%Abv

July 9, 2020 No Comments

Appearance – Gold coloured in the glass, medium running, thickish legs. Nose – Very light peat, Earthy, Lemon oil, Icing sugar, Pencil Read More

UK Minister declares Titanic Distillers officially open for business – Irish Whiskey News September 23, 2023
UK Minister declares Titanic Distillers officially open for business UK MINISTER FOR EXPORTS Lord Offord visited Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock this week to officially open Belfast’s first working whiskey distillery in almost 90 years. The Minister, who took up his position at the Department of Business and Trade in April this year, performed the […]
Tribute Films “Suntory Time” and “The Nature and Spirit of Japan Commemorate the Suntory Centennial Celebration – Japanese Whisky News September 23, 2023
Tribute Films “Suntory Time” and “The Nature and Spirit of Japan commemorate the Suntory Centennial Celebration The House of Suntory is thrilled to announce two centennial celebration bottles of Hibiki Japanese blended whisky to mark its 100th Anniversary of Pioneering Japanese Spirit: a centennial release of Hibiki 21-Year-Old and a limited-edition bottle design of Hibiki […]
First Fill Sherry Tyndrum Exclusive Cask of Benromach – Scotch Whisky News September 23, 2023
PRESENTING OUR BRAND NEW SINGLE CASK TYNDRUM EXCLUSIVE A 1st Fill Sherry Cask from Benromach. Hot on the heels of the very well received UK exclusive cask #253 We have a beauty in this Exclusive cask #255. Dare we say it; but if you’re missing that certain Campbeltown distillery, this is most definitely for you! […]
Cotswolds Distillery Release “Introducing Spanish Oak” – English Whisky News September 23, 2023
Introducing Spanish Oak You may have seen some posts, watched the teasers, seen the reviews and heard the whispers. Now, we are giving you access as a Cotswolds Distillery Club members to our newest creation, Spanish Oak. This whisky is a fusion of Spanish Oak Oloroso sherry casks and our signature first-fill wine and bourbon […]
Backcountry Camping Pack at K&L California – Bourbon & Scotch Whisky News September 23, 2023
Backcountry Camping 3 Pack (Russell’s Reserve K&L Single Barrel CN E and Faultline Blended Scotch) 3x 750ml $129.99 View I don’t normally write in the first person here, but this pack contains 3 of my personal favorites to take camping – Bourbon (Russell’s specifically!) and Smoky Blended Scotch. If you’re hiking it in, you want […]

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