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Inside the Method and Madness of Midleton Distillery
The world of Whisky – or whiskey as they say in Ireland – is a very exciting place currently with many leading brands and age old distilleries looking to transform the very meaning of the word into something that’s more reflective of the current climate. It seems no distillery is safe from this need to…
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Ring of Fire | Ballantine’s Hard Fired
“Be yourself, be authentic, be genuine and the stories that you live will deserve to be toasted,” said Ballantine’s founder, George Ballantine, some 200 years ago. As purveyors of some of the finest blended whiskies in the world, Ballantine’s is as relevant today as it was all those years ago. And in true Ballantine’s style,…
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Glenfiddich Experimental Series
One great thing about having a brand with a lot of heritage, is that you have a wealth of historical resource to call upon. But one potential hindrance in this weight of heritage is a tendency to live in the past. The world’s most awarded Single Malt Whisky, Glenfiddich have challenged the category with a…
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Beefeater present Burrough’s Reserve Edition 2
The combination of food and drink pairing is not a new revelation to those familiar with the benefits each one has on the other. Yet the reintroduction of a whole course altogether is something to be lauded. Bring forward the ‘Savoury Course’, rediscovered by cheese artisan Alex James and elevated through the distinctive notes of…
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Chivas The Venture 2016
In today’s financial driven market it is easy for many businesses to neglect their social responsibilities; this is where initiative takes real precedent. Now in its second year The Venture by Chivas gives the opportunity for entrepreneurs across six continents to tackle environmental issues with approachable start up ideas. In a discussion based at London’s…
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The Art of Hanami by Suntory Whisky
Every year between March and May is season of Sakura (the Japanese word for cherry blossom) this elaborate flower represents a fresh outlook for many, and is celebrated by those in Japan by the art of Hanami. This celebration is one of growth and reflection as the cherry blossom takes centre stage and is honored…
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Stay True – Cape Town
On the 24th of March, Ballantine’s Scotch Whisky and Boiler Room once again put their heads together to showcase the talent of a burgeoning house scene. Having taken to the streets of cities around the world, from Santiago and Recife to Warsaw and Johannesburg, this latest event touched down in South Africa once more to…
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ROYAL SALUTE unveil their new Creative Circle
Originally created as a range to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II (and the 21 gun salute that honoured her) whisky brand Royal Salute are fast gaining a reputation for being one of the most forward thinking whiskies in their segment. Towards the back end of 2015, they launched Royal Salute The Eternal Reserve,…
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Drink: Johnnie Walker Blue Label at Galvin at Windows
Good drink is all about company, mood and most notably setting. The latter of which can allow you to be transported to a world that elevates the drink at hand. Taking this concept, almost, literally is Johnnie Walker Blue label with their bespoke cocktail for the launch of the film ‘The Gentleman’s Wager II’. The…
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Scapa Skiren
The Orkney Islands and its inhabitants pride themselves on being separate, but not detached. Neither truly Scottish nor Scandinavian, they crown the British Isles yet retain an identity quite untouched by either. Despite its cultural immunity to its faster moving neighbours, Orkney has often been historically pivotal and its ancient lore, hugely influential. Less a…
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Midleton Very Rare Pearl Edition (continued)
Now, the whiskey itself: for three decades now, Midleton Very Rare has marked the passage of time with an annual vintage release. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first bottling in 1984, Irish Distillers has produced a very, very rare Midleton Very Rare Pearl Edition. It’s a collaboration between Master Distillers present and former,…
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Chivas 12 Made for Gentlemen by Bremont
You often see collaborations between two brands, but they are mostly superficial, skin-deep. Rarely does the union go beyond the cosmetic, especially when both parties are as well established and highly esteemed as the two Joshua presents here to you today and rarer still is the sentiment anything more than slight reshuffle in branding in…
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The Glenlivet Winchester Collection: Vintage 1964
In the world of whiskey every now and then something ‘special’ emerges from the cellars – this was one of those times. Being present when The Glenlivet unveiled The Winchester Collection was pleasing in itself, but be introduced to the collection by Matser Distiller Alan Winchester himself was certainly a coup. “I can get cherry…
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Royal Salute + Gaucho International Polo
Last week saw the commencement of one the most aspirational international sporting seasons – Polo. Hosted by Gaucho at the versatile O2 Arena it was only fitting that the attending Scottish Polo Team was sponsored by world’s leading luxury Scotch Whisky, Royal Salute. The Royal Salute spectrum begins where many other blends end as only…
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