by David Pearce | May 18, 2023 | Whisky
I have always had a fondness for the warm and complex flavour of Irish whiskey. The history of this beloved spirit is intertwined with the magical history of Ireland itself, from the ancient Celts to the modern day. I first encountered it in the 1990s with Bushmills...
by David Pearce | May 18, 2023 | Wine
Working as a Sommelier in the early 1990s, I vividly recall oenophiles’ desire to seek out and enjoy Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc. It almost seemed like a right of passage. The only issue was availability – it was nigh on impossible to get hold of. Was this...
by David Pearce | May 18, 2023 | Whisky
Persuasion is not something that was needed when my colleague Yves suggested we should visit Speyside again. Our plan was to drive a McLaren 720s press car to Glenallachie, of my favourite distilleries on the Eastern edge of Speyside, near Aberlour. It would mean a...
by David Pearce | May 2, 2023 | Whisky
The Macallan Estate has announced the highly anticipated return of its immersive theatre experience, The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience, which has been adapted for 2023 with an inspiring new script featuring the remarkable story of former managing director, Janet...
by David Pearce | Apr 25, 2023 | Whisky
This week’s edition features my visit to the Glenturret Distillery to taste their recently released Prowess expression. It would mean a lot if you shared this article with your whisky-loving friends on your social channels – thank you! Readers may recall my...
