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Continuing on the theme of trying out “old” ne

Continuing on the theme of trying out “old” new whisky from new distilleries which take time to get to markets outside the UK, I try out Lochlea’s Fallow First Crop, still widely available here in Italy. (As I write @lochleawhisky has just announced the upcoming release of the Third Crop). While it has a few things that make me curious to try Lochlea again with some extra age, it does bring me back to “the new distillery dilemma”: how do you balance the need to generate revenues while not burning the goodwill of whisky enthusiasts with premature releases? As much as I am rooting for Lochlea to succeed, this is too young for me… but I am still looking forward to what’s to come from Lochlea.

Check roadtodram.com or the link in my bio for the full post

#whisky #whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #lochlea #lochleafallowedition #lowlandswhisky #simglemalt #singlemaltscotchwhisky

There is a bit of a dilemma when us outside the UK

There is a bit of a dilemma when us outside the UK want to review new distilleries - due to distribution, market size and more, we often end up having access to new releases later if at all. That’s what was on my mind when I decided to review the now discontinued @kingsbarnsdistillery #dreamtodram. Does it make sense to review something that already has been replaced (by the Doocot)? And then I listened to @_dramface colonial commoners episode 2 and I felt reassured that I am not the only one experiencing this delayed exposure to new whiskies 😊. So here you go, my review of the Dream to Dram is live on roadtodram.com.
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#whisky #whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyreview #singlemalt #singlemaltwhisky #lowlands #kingsbarns

Today I keep exploring “new” distilleries with

Today I keep exploring “new” distilleries with a review a trio of @1770whisky Small Batch Series bottlings from 2022 through 2024. I think I might have just found a new favourite series 😍. From the bright and complex 2022 Red wine/Ruby Port, passing by the cigar lounge atmosphere of the 2023 Manzanilla and finishing on a maybe divisive, confectionery and floral notes laden Tokaji from 2024, I am in whisky bliss… now if only we could get broader European distribution 😉.

Visit the link in my bio or rodtodram.com for the full review.

#glasgow1770 #glasgow1770smallbatchseries #glasgowwhisky #lowlandwhisky #whisky #whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskygeek #whiskygram #singlemalt #tokajicask #manzanillacask #redwinecask #rubyportcask

With so many new distilleries releasing their prod

With so many new distilleries releasing their products on the market, it is time to dedicate my next reviews to the New Malts on the Block. As an enthusiastic whisky fan, seeing new distilleries come of age one of the most exciting things happening on the scene.
I am starting the series reviewing the Clydeside Distillery Napier, a 6 year old Lowlands single malt fully aged in Oloroso Sherry Casks. If you like Sherrie’s whiskies with a rich red fruit and spice backbone, this will hit the spot.

Check the link in my bio for the full review or visit roadtodram.com.

#whisky #whiskyreview #whiskyblogger #whiskylover #whoskygeek #sherrycask #clydesidedistillery #clydesidenapier #lowlandswhisky @theclydeside

Last night’s #bottlekill featuring @compassboxwh

Last night’s #bottlekill featuring @compassboxwhiskyco Artist Blend… proof that even a 43% Blend can deliver big on flavour and enjoyment.
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#blendedwhisky #whisky #whiskyblogger #whiskylover

Got to love #whiskydeliveryday 😁. Looking forwa

Got to love #whiskydeliveryday 😁. Looking forward to my first taste of @bladnochwhisky and continuing to explore @kilchomandistillery range. After a stunning 2023 100% Islay, my expectations for the 2024 release are very high!

#bladnochwhisky #bladnoch11 #batchstrength #kilchomandistillery #kilchoman100islay #kilchomanbatchstrength #islaywhisky #lowlandswhisky

A toast to great whisky shops. I am closing off m

A toast to great whisky shops.

I am closing off my series of posts on whisky travel in Scotland with a shout-out to three great shops which would make any whisky geek feel like a kid in a candy store and taken care of by the great staff. While I am sure locals and frequent travellers to Scotland will know them well, I hope these suggestions will be useful to the less travelled or experienced ones among us.

A big thanks to @thegoodspiritsco, Oban whisky and Fine Wines and @tyndrumwhisky for being who you are… if I didn’t have to drive 2000km or so to get there, I would be a regular 😊.

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#whisky #whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskyshop #goodspiritscompany #obanwhiskyandfinewines #tyndrumwhisky

Bruichladdich was a “new” reborn distillery wh

Bruichladdich was a “new” reborn distillery when I started getting into whisky. While it may not be the hot new thing it was back then, it remains a firm favourite for both product quality and, to quote the distillery itself, a “Progressive” approach to production.

So, before returning to Italy I could not miss the chance to participate in the Bruichladdich experience combining tour and warehouse tasting with some incredible cask samples which will stay in my memory for a long time!

Check roadtodram.com or the link in my bio for the full post

@bruichladdich #whisky #whiskylover #whiskyblogger #whiskytravel #whiskytour #islay #islaywhisky #octomore #bruichladdichwhisky #bruichladdichdistillery #portcharlotte

What do you do if you are heading to Islay but onl

What do you do if you are heading to Islay but only have a limited time available for those distillery visits you have been dreaming about? You ask your fellow whisky geeks for a suggestion. The top pick by far was @bunnahabhain Warehouse 9 tasting. With so many endorsements, it would have been a crime to miss the opportunity to sample some of the unique casks on offer.

Check roadtodram.com or the link in my bio for the full report (and a little Islay food-related tip)

#whisky #whiskylover #whiskyblogger #bunnahabhain #bunnahabhaindistillery #warehouse9tasting #islay #islaywhisky #distillerytour #caskstrength #caskstrengthwhisky

Once on Arran it would be criminal not to visit bo

Once on Arran it would be criminal not to visit both distilleries 😁. So after my post on Lagg, today is @arranwhisky Lochranza’s turn with the Select Tasting. I certainly have been guilty of liking the standard lineup from this distillery to the point of almost forgetting about their special releases.

The Select Tasting is a great opportunity to explore that part of Arran’s range. When I was there we sampled the following:
Arran signature series 1 - Remnant Renegade
Arran 11 yo Single cask ex-oloroso
A very unique “2nd fill Sherry” hand fill, which was much more than the name suggests
Arran signature series 2 - Barrel Bonfire
Machrie Moor Fingal’s Cut Sherry finish

Follow the link in my bio or go to roadtodram,com for the full post.

#whisky #whiskylover #whiskyblogger #singlemalt #isleofarran #lochranza #distillerytasting #specialeditionwhisky #whiskytasting #machriemoorwhisky #caskstrength

I usually try to be objective and not let my emoti

I usually try to be objective and not let my emotions condition what I write too much. I am afraid that with @laggwhisky, I have lost that fight.

The beautiful distillery would be worth a visit just for the architecture. Tasting the whisky, assuming you are a peat lover, will excite you and make you keep an eye on what the future holds for Lagg. But ultimately, the success of a distillery visit depends on its people. The friendly, knowledgeable, passionate staff at Lagg made my tour a special experience.

If you are on Arran, and you love whisky, just take the time and visit Lagg. You won’t regret it.

And if you are in the mood, check out my full tour report via the link in my bio or go to roadtodram.com

#whisky #whiskyblogger #whiskylovers #islandswhisky #laggwhisky #arran #whiskyexperiences #whiskytour #distillery #distillerytour #peatedwhisky #singlemaltwhisky

The beautiful colours of #naturalwhisky Differen

The beautiful colours of #naturalwhisky

Different cask finish samples from the same distillery, in the beautiful shades of the whisky rainbow.
#whisky #whiskylover

After a couple weeks in Scotland on a partially w

After a couple weeks in Scotland on a partially whisky-driven expedition, i am sharing some of my highlights hoping to provide helpful information for those planning a whisky-themed trip to Scotland. Starting today with the Lowlands region and Glasgow’s @theclydeside Distillery tour, including some geeky whisky rumours of what might come from the distillery in the future.

Read the full review on Roadtodram.com or by following the link in my bio

#whisky #whiskylover #whiskyblogger #distillery #distillerytour #lowlandwhisky #clydesidedistillery #stobcrosswhisky #singlemalt #distilleryshop #whiskyrumours

I am rounding up my short Irish “vacation” wit

I am rounding up my short Irish “vacation” with today’s review of the Green Spot Chateau Leoville Barton. It’s an intriguing example of Single Pot Still whiskey and red wine cask use. Definitely one more aimed at those, like me, who enjoy this type of cask finish.

The short break has been fun and it has left me wanting to explore some more outside Scotland’s malts. I will certainly keep my eyes on Ireland. With tens of new distilleries on the way, the Irish whiskey scene could have lots to say in the future.

Read the full review on Roadtodram.com

@spot_whiskeys #greenspot #greenspotwhiskey #irishwhiskey #singlepotstill #winecaskwhisky #whiskey #whisky #whiskyblogger #whiskylove #whiskyreview

Today, I am looking at what is currently the best-

Today, I am looking at what is currently the best-known artisanal distillery in the Emerald Isle, Dingle Distillery with a review the Dingle Single Malt. While Dingle is better known for its Batch and Celtic calendar releases the sole “standard lineup” whisky certainly is a good place to start

Read the full review on Roadtodram.com

#whisky #whiskylover #whiskey #irishwhiskey #dinglewhiskey #whiskyreview #whiskyblogger @dingledistillery

Another step in my little Irish diversion with tod

Another step in my little Irish diversion with today’s @teelingwhiskey Single Pot Still review. Teeling family’s tradition in Irish whisky goes back to the 1780s and continues to play a key role after bringing distillation back to Dublin’s golden triangle rebirth. How does this translate into the whisky?

Read the full review on Roadtodram.com
#irishwhiskey #singlepotstill #teelingwiskey #whisky #whiskey #whiskeyblogger #whiskyreview #whiskyblogger

Time for an Irish vacation! Figuratively, that is.

Time for an Irish vacation! Figuratively, that is. (Ironically, in real life, I am vacationing in Scotland as I write this).

After a little diversion on Springbank and Marketing, it is time to return to the regular whisky review program. Well, sort of. I needed a little break from Scottish Whisky to avoid fatigue. So it is time for a short Irish vacation. In the next two weeks, I will review four entry-level Irish whiskies. Starting with a review of Midleton’s Redbreast 12 year old, probably one of the Irish whiskies most suggested to beginners. Will it live up to the hype?
The only thing I will say here is that it reminds me of a 90’s California Chardonnay, IYKYK.

Read the full review on roadtodram.com

@redbreastirishwhiskey #redbreast12 #singlepotstill #irishwhiskey #midleton #whiskyreview #whiskyblogger #whiskygeeksnotwhiskysnobs #whisky #whiskey

Had the lucky chance to have a fantastic 1:1 tour

Had the lucky chance to have a fantastic 1:1 tour @laggwhisky. It is great to feel the passion of the staff and to be able to try the liquid throughout the process from worth to finished spirit.
For a young distillery the quality of the whisky really is fantastic. Couldn’t leave without a small souvenir… that Tokaji cask distillery exclusive was just too good to leave behind 😁.
#arranwhisky #laggwhisky #whiskytour #whiskyblogger #peatedwhisky #singlemalt

Dropped by Lochranza yesterday for their select ta

Dropped by Lochranza yesterday for their select tasting, a flight focused on the special editions:

Remnant Renegade
Private cask Oloroso 11 yo
The current distillery hand fill (a complex blend of casks 😅)
Barrel Bonefire
Machrie Moor Fingal’s Cut

The whiskies were all intriguing in their own way. If I had to pick my favourites I would say the Barrel Bonefire, and the hand fill. What really made the tasting memorable and fun was our guide Pam. When someone can keep a room with knowledge ranging from newbies to geeks engaged and entertained for 90 plus minutes you know you struck gold 😁.
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@arranwhisky #lochranzadistillery #arranwhisky #distillerytour #whiskytasting #whiskytastings #whiskyblogger #scottishwhisky

Today I am trying to bust a whisky myth. Specifica

Today I am trying to bust a whisky myth. Specifically, the myth that “Springbank doesn’t do marketing”. It is a belief that seems to permeate the whiskysphere. I have heard in WhiskyTube videos, written in online forums and more.

As someone who works in marketing, outside of whisky, I know that marketing is either misunderstood or seen as the devil incarnate by many whisky fans. I get why. There is a lot of crap that is happening in the world of whisky due to Marketing decisions. But there is also a lot of misunderstanding. In my blog post I will try to provide some tools to judge if it is really marketing you should blame. I will also show you that marketing can do good in the right hands. Because, yes, Springbank does do marketing and, even if you don’t realise it, you are probably enjoying the results of it.

Read the full post on roadtodram.com or follow the link in my bio.

#whisky #singlemaltscotchwhisky #campbeltown #campbeltownwhisky #springbankdistillery #springbank #whiskymarketing #whiskymyths

Quick visit to the Clydeside distillery today, ver

Quick visit to the Clydeside distillery today, very friendly tour, more geared to casual whisky consumers yet nonetheless delivered very professionally.

Glad to have had a chance to try the Bourbon and Sherry components of the Stobcross before trying the end product itself. Still a lot of youth in the bottle but definitely promising, will be very intriguing to see how this tastes once it gets to 10+ years. Right now the pure Sherry cask component wins my vote.

#clydesidedistillery @theclydeside #lowlandswhisky #glasgow #glagowwhisky #stobcrosswhisky #singlemalt #distillerytour

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