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It is that time of the year again. Diageo just announced their Special Releases for 2018, and it comes with a big surprise. The line-up as revealed so far contains neither a new Brora, nor a new Port Ellen.
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Four more expressions of Diageo's Special Releases for 2016 have leaked. Have a first look at the new Mannochmore, Cambus, Linkwood and Glenkinchie!
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Some of Diageo's Special Releases for 2016 have leaked. Have a first look at the new Port Ellen, Brora, Lagavulin and others!
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The caramel coloring debate mainly surrounds the question: can you taste it? Opinions differ. But that's not what this blog post is about. I want to talk about the reasoning used by Diageo's Nick Morgan as to why the use of caramel coloring is actually a good idea. And why I think it is a deceptive practice.
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Does the new Talisker Skye threaten the existence of the iconic 10yo?
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Sometimes you find whisky gems in places you least expect them, like Mannochmore distillery.
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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.
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Only 3000 bottles were released of this limited edition Mortlach, that was bottled for the Spirit of Speyside Festival 2013.
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Diageo announced their Special Releases today, so I thought it time to review one from 2010: a great whisky from Brora.
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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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Littlemill is a bit like Port Ellen was ten years ago. It's been closed for over twenty years, it's still fairly affordable and it's achieving cult status.
