Tasting Notes on Balbair – Direct from the Distillers

Our friends at Balblair posted notes on their portfolio of single malts. We thought you would like to see them too. Balblair 1979 (46% – £84.99) is amber in appearance with radiant golden honey highlights. A superbly balanced malt with warm aromas of honey, toffee and vanilla that come from the long years of maturation… Continue reading Tasting Notes on Balbair – Direct from the Distillers

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Balblair Launches Stylish Jazz Campaign as Global Vintages Showcase

Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has collaborated with internationally acclaimed Jazz and Blues singer Niki King for the launch of The Balblair Vintage Lounge – a new event that will match Balblair Vintage expressions with classic jazz performances in an evocative lounge setting. The Balblair Vintage Lounge promises both jazz and whisky enthusiasts an… Continue reading Balblair Launches Stylish Jazz Campaign as Global Vintages Showcase

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Have Other Distilleries Marketed Cask Strength Besides Macallan?

Has any other distilleries marketed cask strength besides Macallan? Dwayne, thanks so much for writing. Your question is a good one and I am happy to report that the short answer to your question is yes! In fact, most distilleries bottle one or more of their malts at cask strength. Frankly, Don and I prefer… Continue reading Have Other Distilleries Marketed Cask Strength Besides Macallan?

Scotch Hunt in Annapolis, MD

Scotch Hunter Don visited liquor stores in Annapolis, MD today. He noticed that many of our favorite stores were carrying fewer malts than usual. We suspect the economy is the culprit here. Whisky that doesn’t move, doesn’t help the bottom line. Don did find a Bruichladdich and an Auchentoshen that we have not yet tasted.… Continue reading Scotch Hunt in Annapolis, MD

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Cardhu Comes Back to the USA.

For several years, Cardhu decided not to sell its whisky as a single malt and instead offered it only as a blend.  Thankfully, the folks at Cardhu have changed their minds.  The 12 year old is now being shipped to the USA.  You’ll find it in better liquor stores soon.

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