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Review: Ardbeg Corryvreckan

Yes, this is the whisky that is replacing Airigh Nam Beist. I was asked to wait until now to let the word out officially, but it has been known unofficially by many already over the past few months on various blogs, etc. This is a great whisky! Ardbeg Corryvreckan, 57.…

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Two Ardbegs

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New: Locke’s Grand Crew Irish Whiskey

Information on this new Irish whiskey, with a history to it, came across my desk. I thought I would pass it on to you. Here’s the link. Check out the original article.

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Three 1996 Laphroaigs

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Very special news about Diageo’s malt whiskies

I’m not allowed to tell anyone about it until one week from today, on Friday, September 4th. Maybe someone will leak it out sooner, but I will honor their request. Anyone want to take a guess what it is? Make sure you visit here next Friday for the details. Check…

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Rare whisky collection to be auctioned

It was amassed by whisky collector Willard Folsom, who passed away recently. It is said to includes 3,000 whiskies. The auction will be in November at Bonhams, according to this recent article in the Herald. I looked on the Bonhams site for details, but couldnR…

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Review: Glenfiddich 50 year old

Glenfiddich, 50 year old, 46.1%, $16,000 We’re drinking liquid history here. Antique gold color. Aromas of dried citrus, lemongrass, and ginger with background honeyed vanilla, dried herb, bouquet of roses, and a wisp of smoke. Very long and evolving on the pal…

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WhiskyCast Episode 215: August 28, 2009

A bit of Irish distilling history is being brought back to life this weekend, if only for one day. Commercial shipping along Ireland's Grand Canal ended 50 years ago this year...shortly after the closing of the Locke's Distillery in Kilbeggan. Cooley brought the…

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One Glenglagler

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WhiskyCast Episode 215: August 28, 2009

A bit of Irish distilling history is being brought back to life this weekend, if only for one day. Commercial shipping along Ireland's Grand Canal ended 50 years ago this year...shortly after the closing of the Locke's Distillery in Kilbeggan. Cooley brought the…

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