After being blown away by the offerings at the Gordon & MacPhail booth – both discovery & Connoisseurs Choice – we needed a wee “bread, butter & cheese” break at Paris Whisky Live. Apparently, this is a “must” to serve … Continue reading
There it was… a slightly dull grey December day in Nurnberg… a busy working week that was happily interrupted by a small commitment – an online tasting with many other Germany based enthusiasts with a breath of “virtual” Scottish air … Continue reading
Happy New Year! It is so good to be home celebrating with family and friends. And reflecting on how busy the last few months have been! Unexpected tastings, sharing special drams with fabulous folks, birthday celebrations, and to top it … Continue reading
Gordon & Macphail is in a class of their own – with a 125-year history – they are no mere “indie bottler”… With long-term relationships with distilleries, an impressive set-up of their own casks, legendary warehouses with an exceptional range … Continue reading
One of the best things about a really good Whisky Fair is the opportunity to try something rare and special that you would ordinarily never be able to access or afford – a dream dram. For that reason alone, it … Continue reading
I’m an unabashed Gordon & Macphail fan, so quite early in our explorations at the London Whisky Show, I made a “beeline” to their area! To get the full experience, we started at the beginning… For the uninitiated, the Discovery … Continue reading
Years ago, a dear Whisky aficionado shared his favourite Whisky festival in the world is Paris Whisky Live. He had traveled the world for years to find the best of the best, unique quality distillers, best mixologists, and those memorable … Continue reading
Ohh… December… another year in COVID times with complicated inconvenient travel arrangements. However there is still much to be thankful for as I finally landed home in India after another four months away. Highlight was a virtual Whisky Tasting put … Continue reading
Before even reaching Germany, I prepared for my arrival by ordering a small “housewarming” gift! Yes I know, Advent Calendars are intended to be opened in Christmas and I may even wait til then… however spoiler alert! Don’t be surprised … Continue reading
Now I must admit, for a few years I have coveted advent calendars… imagining exploring a bounteous array of unique whiskies. As luck would have it, one of our Whisky Ladies of Mumbai was gifted a box – enthusiastically ordered … Continue reading
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