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Maybe the Special Releases are like a world-class athlete who doesn't quite realise it might be time to retire.
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Rumours surrounding the discontinuation of the Laddie Ten have been making the rounds ever since early september 2013.
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There is not a single standard expression in my whisky collection. I love Aberlour, so why is there no 10 or 12 year old in my cabinet? Or a Laddie Ten, Clynelish 14 or a Talisker 10?
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Why spend 500 pound on the new Clynelish 'Select Reserve'? You could also fly to Scotland, visit the distillery and pick up a distillery exclusive bottling.
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Let's just cut to the chase: tasting whisky blind should be mandatory for anybody who wants to learn more about whisky. It's very educational and extremely enjoyable.
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Over hundreds of years whisky has evolved into a drink made to enjoy. But when it comes to whisky, enjoyment doesn't always seem to be the focus anymore.
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I'm glad to be contributing to the Online Scotch Whisky Awards, even if it is in just a small way.
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At a recent tasting I had my first encounter with a fake whisky. Luckily it didn't ruin the tasting, but it got me thinking.
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Will The Glenlivet 12 be discontinued or not? I'll give you some answers in this blogpost.
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Edradour and I. The two of us have a love-hate relationship. There was a point in time when it was only love. That changed when I actually visited the distillery.
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I'm not sure what to think of the weekly whisky auction on Catawiki. Is it a good thing? I don't necessarily think so. Is it a bad thing then? Not per se, if you're careful. So what is it exactly and why do I have a problem with it?
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Nick Morgan of Diageo was criticized heavily for comments he made on No Age Statement-whisky. Today he elaborates on those comments on Words of Whisky.
