Sharing the SMWS Love 🥃 As many of you know, I’m a proud member of The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), and it’s one of the most rewarding whisky clubs I’ve ever joined. If you love exploring unique single malts, rare cask releases, and connecting with fellow whisky...
Update on Website and Licensing First, some exciting news! From now on, I’ll be giving away a viewer’s bottle during every live draw. To take part, simply join the livestream and leave a comment — if your name is pulled, the bottle is yours. The very first viewer’s...
Chill-filtered whisky — what it is, why distillers do it, how it’s made, and what it does to flavour Chill-filtration is one of those technical choices in whisky production that sparks surprisingly fierce debate among enthusiasts. To some it’s a sensible bit of...
Jura is one of those whiskies that divides opinion like few others. Some dismiss it as forgettable, others find it inconsistent, and yet I’ve always had a soft spot for it – especially for certain travel retail editions that, in my view, were absolute gems. The Island...
Licensing Update – The Journey Towards Whisky Competitions I thought it would be a good moment to share an update on our licensing journey – it’s been a long road, full of twists, turns, and a fair share of grey areas. Why Licensing Matters After months of discussions...
A few people have suggested switching from automatic draws to live draws to make the process feel more transparent and trustworthy. While I’m not really the type to entertain on the internet (and I doubt I’ve got the kind of looks to build a fan base! 😄), I do see the...
