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Campbeltown

Campbeltown is the smallest whisky producing region in Scotland with only 3 distilleries. And yet, it is legally recognized as a unique Whisky producing region. Why? Formerly able to boast the title “Whisky capital of the world”, Campbeltown once had over 30 distilleries in the area (which is the Kyntire peninsula, a 30mile stretch ofContinue reading “Campbeltown”

Flying…Sober?

Flying at the best of times can be a trying experience. Flying during a pandemic? Even worse. Flying during a pandemic with no booze?! Heaven forfend! But that’s exactly what is happening. Multiple airlines, both domestic and international, have put a moratorium on liquor service during flights. This is done in an effort to reduceContinue reading “Flying…Sober?”

The Proof is in the…Powder?

On any bottle of Whisk(e)y, you’ll see various pieces of information: the Name, Brand, Style, Size, sometimes a bit of history on the company or the way this particular drink was aged (finished in red wine barrels or a selective use of first fill American oak casks, for example), maybe a batch number or thatContinue reading “The Proof is in the…Powder?”

Martinborough

Region Highlights Martinborough, New Zealand Located near the bottom of New Zealand’s North Island, a winding 1.5hr drive North-East from capitol city Wellington, Martinborough, once home to sheep and agricultural crops, has seen a burgeoning into the wine world. In the late 1970s, a scientific study of the area came out, likening the climate toContinue reading “Martinborough”

Uncle Nearest

A friend recently mentioned Uncle Nearest Whiskey to me. As I’d never heard of it before, I decided to look it up. Instead of just another whiskey brand, I unearthed an exciting story, layered and complex. A story I want to share. We’ve all heard of Jack Daniel’s – it’s the most popular whiskey inContinue reading “Uncle Nearest”