Ginevra Miscela Selezionata

After a long winter of whisky, it’s definitely time to get back to the caffeinated side of the fence, with a return to our exploration of Ginevra‘s range. So far I’ve been impressed by these Italian coffees, so let’s see if they continue to please in 2017. Miscela Selezionata is translated as a “selected blend… Read more »

Glen Moray Classic Sherry Cask Finish

Glen Moray is a Speyside distillery, located just outside of Elgin. It started life as the Elgin West Brewery, but in 1897 was reborn as a spirit maker – it was presumably at this point that it acquired the Glen Moray name, because I suppose even in the 19th century somebody in marketing felt that a… Read more »

Advent: Day 24 – North British Batch 2

After the remarkable grain whiskies I’ve enjoyed in this year’s Advent Calendar it seems appropriate to end on another. North British is one of Scotland’s largest grain whisky producers and although (as with most grain whisky) the vast majority goes into big brand blends, just about every independent bottler seems to offer at least one… Read more »