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Tobermory Distillery
The most observant of my Instagram followers will know I’ve been on Mull, an island that I have to say ticks all the boxes for me. You can seek out some wonderful home-grown produce from land and sea to go … Continue reading
Blind Summit – Independent Whisky Bottler
I’m guessing that whisky is not a drink that appeals to all wine lovers, but I think almost all of my wine-obsessed friends do appreciate it. Living in Scotland now, whisky takes on a role it never really did down … Continue reading
Cork & Cask, Edinburgh’s Community Wine Store with a Far Wider Reach
A lot has changed since I moved to Scotland in 2022. I think one of the main changes I had to get to grips with was that nobody knew me up here. In London I’d get invited to all the … Continue reading
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The Hearach
Hearach: noun. A native of Harris, [Scottish Gaelic]. The Hearach is the long-awaited single malt whisky from the Isle of Harris Distillery. It’s not the only new distillery to be releasing its first whisky around now. We seem to be … Continue reading
Aberfeldy (Warning: Whisky Content!)
Aberfeldy. It has a nice ring to it, and it certainly is a nice place. Great food, drink, walks and more in an attractive market town on the southern edge of the Scottish Highlands, surrounded by mountains which are majestic … Continue reading
Whiskies Galore – A Review of Ian Buxton’s Book and an Introduction to My Own Whisky Adventure
Whisky? No, I’m not planning to become a whisky writer now I’ve moved to Scotland. For one, I certainly don’t have the expertise. However, there’s no doubting that once you cross the border whisky becomes part of the culture in … Continue reading
Invivo – Spirit of Vienna
During my last visit to Vienna a friend asked me if I wanted to arrange a spirits tasting with a relatively new distiller in the city, but my diary was completely full. As recompense we tasted through part of the … Continue reading
Smells Like Teen Spirit
Having previously discussed how young people are thinking about wine these days (a theme I’ll pick up on again very soon), I have just heard about a really interesting company set up to sell premium and craft spirits by a … Continue reading
David Crossley's Wide World of Wine 