Scotch Whisky Murdo McAtear Scotch Whisky Murdo McAtear

Boann Marsala Cask

There aren’t many Irish whiskeys (or whiskies!) showing up in Murdo’s market, but he finds a Marsala Cask from Boann and pulls the trigger. Is it worth it? Is it any more transparent? Is it whisky or whiskey?

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Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal Scotch Whisky Dougie Crystal

Spirit of Yorkshire 6yo Madeira

Doog’s annual sailing trips to Campbeltown with his sidekick Foosty have taken on different flavours of adventure every time. He shares part 1 at Cadenhead’s & a Spirit of Yorkshire that, in itself, takes him on a journey.

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American Single Malt History Pt4: West Bottoms Whiskey

Eallair brings us his long awaited Chapter 4 piece on the history of American Single Malt Whiskey, this time we look towards Missouri and rectification with a double West Bottoms review too.

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Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw

St George Baller

A memorable label was etched into Ogilvie’s mind & one day he finally found a St George’s Baller; an American ode to Japanese whisky. Therein he discovers one of his most challenging pours he’s ever tried.

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Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw Scotch Whisky Ogilvie Shaw

Balcones Rumble

Drawn by that comforting and familiar dumpy Balcones livery he loves, Ogilvie ends up buying something that he’d never have otherwise considered. In fact, something that can’t ever be considered whiskey.

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