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Author: Ciaran R

As a native Scot, Ciaran has been a whisky fan since before he was legally allowed to be one. He has a particular preference for anything that comes out of Islay, especially when smoke meets sweet, but loves to try anything new (top tip, Belgium should stick to beers). Since helping set up and run a local whisky club, Ciaran is a big believer that there appears to be no correlation between price and quality, and that whisky is best enjoyed when served with good company and good music.

Glen Moray Twisted Vine (Cognac Cask) – You Never Forget Your First…

Posted on 6th Mar 202421st Mar 2024 by Ciaran R

Everyone remembers their first time. For me, it was just before my 21st birthday party. Later than most, I have… Read more Glen Moray Twisted Vine (Cognac Cask) – You Never Forget Your First…

Ardbeg – Will the World’s Second Richest Man Read this Review? (Heavy Vapours, Committee Release, Ardcore, and Smoketrails)

Posted on 2nd Nov 20232nd Nov 2023 by Ciaran R

It used to be said that if Bill Gates dropped $100 on the street, he wouldn’t stoop to pick it… Read more Ardbeg – Will the World’s Second Richest Man Read this Review? (Heavy Vapours, Committee Release, Ardcore, and Smoketrails)

Ardnahoe

Posted on 8th Aug 20238th Aug 2023 by Ciaran R

I’m a proud Edinburgh boy. Cut me, and I bleed overpriced housing and little dog statues with shiny noses. And… Read more Ardnahoe

“Raising a Dram to Still Game: Reviewing Jack and Victor’s Blended Scotch Whisky”

Posted on 3rd May 20233rd May 2023 by Ciaran R

Reader, if you have made it onto this website, I will take it as read that you are familiar with… Read more “Raising a Dram to Still Game: Reviewing Jack and Victor’s Blended Scotch Whisky”

Lagavulin Offerman Edition

Posted on 26th Feb 202321st Feb 2023 by Ciaran R

“Lagavulin. Neat. Clear alcohols are for rich women on diets.”                             ­– Ron Swanson, Parks and Recreation, Season 4, Episode… Read more Lagavulin Offerman Edition

Caol Ila Discovery

Posted on 22nd Feb 202321st Feb 2023 by Ciaran R

Reader, here’s how the conversation went: Me – “I’m looking to treat myself to a nice bottle for my birthday.… Read more Caol Ila Discovery

Heaven’s Door Double Barrel

Posted on 30th Dec 2022 by Ciaran R

In 2016, the Swedish Academy awarded Bob Dylan the Nobel Prize in Literature, in a move that one commentator at… Read more Heaven’s Door Double Barrel

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