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Halloween's over — it's nearly Christmas!!! I know it's an unpopular opinion, but I can't wait for the start of November: it always signals the run-in to the festive season. From a dependable Speyside crowd-pleaser to a rich sherried treat, a port-finished curveball, a peaty showstopper and a special festive release, here are five whiskies I'd happily have on the shelf this Christmas.
Well, here we are again for a check-in on my journey towards becoming a Whisky Centurion. It's nice to look back every so often and reflect on what I've tried — following the first, second and third tens, here's the fourth set.
Welcome, whisky wanderers, to the next chapter in my epic journey toward Whisky Centurion status. Following the first and second tens, here's the third set — drams 21 to 30. This stretch took in everything from meaty Speysiders and waxy Highlanders to experimental cask finishes and a classic dose of island smoke, with a few genuine surprises (and one or two letdowns) along the way.
Welcome, fellow whisky enthusiasts, to another chapter in the epic journey toward Whisky Centurion status. Around Christmas I completed the first leg; here's the second set of ten, each a tale of craftsmanship, tradition and the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.
Welcome to the heartland of the Scottish whisky industry — the realm of twelve-year-old whiskies. While whisky must legally age for a minimum of three years, it's the twelve-year mark that truly embodies the pinnacle of maturity and flavour development: a sweet spot of depth, character and value. Here are five of the best.
I recently set out on the quest to become a Whisky Centurion, a journey to sample and savour one hundred distinct whiskies (read more about that here). Now the first leg of this flavourful journey is complete, and it has been nothing short of enchanting. Here's a look back at the opening ten.
Ditch the routine chocolates — here's my pick of the best whisky advent calendars for 2023, from a dependable crowd-pleaser to a no-expense-spared splurge. A different wee dram for every day of the countdown.
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