Sep 29
Staff Picks - September 2014
Posted on 29th September 2014 by Pierre
This month we pick four blended whiskies from Scotland. None of these are household names but all are worthy of a place in your cabinet.
Jul 18
Staff Picks - July 2014
Posted on 18th July 2014 by Pierre
We are having some pretty extreme weather here in the UK. Last night we had the fiercest thunder storms I can remember. This morning there was a hail storm and now it’s brilliantly sunny, about 84 degrees and very humid. Why am I giving you a weather report? Put simply this hot, humid climate makes me think of bourbon. So, without further ado, let me introduce four bourbons every whiskey drinker must try.
Jun 17
Staff Picks - June 2014: World Cup Whiskies
Posted on 17th June 2014 by Jean-Luc
Now then, we realise that this is a slightly tenuous link but every man and his wife are jumping on the World Cup band wagon so why not join in the fun. The big news ahead of the tournament is that Scotland and Ireland – the great celtic whisky producing nations – both failed to qualify for the finals in Brazil, so we sent our talent scouts a little further afield to pick four exotic Whisky World Cup choices for your tastebuds to tackle this summer.
May 19
Staff Picks - May 2014
Posted on 19th May 2014 by Pierre
For this month’s staff picks we’ve gone for a loose theme of “great bottles from less well known Scottish distilleries”. Although the four distilleries in question aren’t obscure if you’re a Scotch fan, they certainly aren’t household names. What they have in common is that they all produce wonderful whisky.
Apr 04
Glenglassaugh release treasures from the warehouse
Posted on 4th April 2014 by Pierre
The revival of Glenglassaugh continues under new owners the Benriach Distillery Company who have announced the release of a number of small batch, single cask whiskies.
Apr 03
New limited-edition peated anCnoc
Posted on 3rd April 2014 by Pierre
anCnoc - distilled at the Knockdhu Distillery - is a brand that has won many friends in recent years with its elegant, well made, and delicately flavoured whiskies. One thing it isn’t known for is rich, peated whisky. But that is about to change with the release of three, limited edition, peated expressions.
Here at Whisky Marketplace we’re fans of good graphic design and we’re always struck by the beauty of anCnoc’s packaging. These expressions are no exception. Each carries an illustration of, and is named after, a traditional peat cutting tool.
Mar 28
Ardbeg launch limited edition "Auriverdes"
Posted on 28th March 2014 by Pierre
Another year, another Ardbeg Day, another Ardbeg Limited Edition. If I make that sound humdrum I don’t mean too, any new Ardbeg release is greeted with excitement around here!
Mar 28
The Irishman launching in the UK
Posted on 28th March 2014 by Pierre
Those of you keeping a close eye on the Irish whiskey scene may have spotted “The Irishman” brand. A relative newcomer, it’s been highly rated at various international awards and by whiskey critics such as Jim Murray. Unfortunately, so far, it’s been fairly hard to come by outside of Ireland.
Mar 07
Master of Malt 60 Year Old Speyside
Posted on 7th March 2014 by Pierre
A sharp knock at the door from the postman still triggers that childish thrill - “Hey Mr Postman have you got a parcel for me?” All too often he hands us an oversized catalogue or some other boring promotional item destined for the recycling.
But not this morning. Oh no. Because today he gave us this...
Mar 07
Staff Picks - March 2014
Posted on 7th March 2014 by Pierre
It’s March already and we’re only just delivering our first Staff Picks of 2014. Why? Well our post-Christmas detox lasted 2 months... and if you believe that you’ll believe anything! But we’re back now and what a quartet we have for you this month. An Irish, a bourbon and a pair of scotches.