The Whisky Palette: Issue 8

The Whisky Palette: Issue 8

My desk has been full of samples of late, from a diverse range of distilleries, with little time to write introductions to each. I have therefore elected to focus on tasting notes for this issue, from the historically rich Never Say Die Bourbon to the smoky depths of...
Dalmore Luminary 2

Dalmore Luminary 2

In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, beside the picturesque shores of the Cromarty Firth, is The Dalmore, a distillery I have driven past numerous times on my way to, or from, Speyside, but have been unable to visit, as timings simply have not worked out. When I...
The Brilliance Of Irish Whiskey

The Brilliance Of Irish Whiskey

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...
A Visit To The Glenallachie Distillery

A Visit To The Glenallachie Distillery

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...
The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience

The Macallan Estate Pioneers Experience

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...