Monday 30 October 2023

Wolfie's First Release

When a legendary rocker wants to release a whisky where would they go? Loch Lomond of course - its been there since 1814*. 

That's exactly where @RodStewart went for his latest release Wolfies!

Saturday 28 October 2023

Glen Scotia The Mermaid

After three years of autumnal Seasonal Releases @GlenScotiaMalts have changed tack and have started a new series based on the town's famous Cross - Icons of Campbeltown.

This year is all about the Mermaid, let's find out a little more!

Thursday 26 October 2023

Tullibardine 18yo

I recently published a blog on the price of 18yo bottlings, @Tullidistillery didn't feature as they didn't have an 18yo when I started my survey back in 2021


But they do now, so let's try it!

Monday 23 October 2023

AD Rattray @TweetTasting

@ADRattrayWhisky chose a @TweetTastings to launch some of their new Cask Collection bottlings.


Here's my thoughts and those of a few friends!

DrivenByDrams Speyside Tour - Tomatin

The DrivenByDrams gang's Speyside Tour was over and it was time to go home, but first a detour - further up the A9 to @Tomatin1897 


We didn't have time for a tour but had planned a quick visit to the Distillery Shop and a look at their Bottle Your Owns!

Saturday 21 October 2023

DrivenByDrams Speyside Tour - Glenfiddich

After our fantastic tour of @BalvenieUS (I'm linking in the US account as the UK one hasn't been active since 2017) the DrivenByDrams gang walked up the road to @GlenfiddichSMW 


There's been a lot of building work in the last few years...

Tuesday 17 October 2023

DrivenByDrams Speyside Tour - Balvenie

After our fantastic tour of @TheDunphail.the DrivenByDrams gang rested overnight before our Speyside trip had us heading for @BalvenieUS



A distillery that's often overlooked because of it's Glenfiddich big sister next door.

The Whisky Cellar @TweetTasting

@whisky_cellar chose a @TweetTastings to launch some of their new 7th series Private Cellars Selection and Pintail bottlings.


Here's my thoughts and those of a few friends!

Tuesday 10 October 2023

DrivenByDrams Speyside Tour - Dunphail

After our disappointing trip to Benromach the DrivenByDrams gang Speyside trip had us heading for @TheDunphail.



Looking for a much better welcome and the opportunity to take some photos!

Monday 9 October 2023

DrivenByDrams Speyside Tour - Benromach

The first day of the DrivenByDrams gang Speyside trip had us heading for Benromach.



We passed a few distilleries on the way!

Sunday 8 October 2023

DrivenByDrams Speyside Tour - Planning

This year the DrivenByDrams gang paid a visit to Speyside, for me it was my first time that far north in Scotland.


We'd picked four 'warehouse tastings' and a number of distillery visits to fill our time!