While researching a recent trip to Dublin, I was struck by a photo of a gleaming copper still framed by… Read more Pearse Lyons Distillery
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Holyrood Distillery Revisited – Ambir
I first visited the Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh back in April 2022. As a distillery, Holyrood had two things going… Read more Holyrood Distillery Revisited – Ambir
Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky
I’ve been looking for a bottle of Rampur for a while. It’s a whisky I encountered a little over a… Read more Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt Whisky
Lochlea Our Barley
When you look at the Lochlea brand, there is a lot to like. The prospect of a single estate, family-owned… Read more Lochlea Our Barley
Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Edition
At The Water Of Life, we like to explore the offerings of new distilleries. The introductions to these reviews are… Read more Kilchoman Sauternes Cask Matured 2024 Edition
Glen Deveron Aged 20 Years
I’m sure that many of us see international travel as an excellent opportunity for acquiring whiskies. Buying a whisky at… Read more Glen Deveron Aged 20 Years
Gurkhas & Guns Finest Blended Whisky
While many in the UK only became familiar with the exploits of Gurkha soldiers when Joanna Lumley began campaigning for… Read more Gurkhas & Guns Finest Blended Whisky
Kala Patthar Blended Reserve Whisky
When you hear Nepal mentioned, I’m certain the first thing that springs to mind is not whisky. The country’s name… Read more Kala Patthar Blended Reserve Whisky
Lindores Abbey Distillery – Whisky’s Spiritual Home?
The small town of Newburgh in the north of Fife feels far from the established Scottish tourist trail. Despite its… Read more Lindores Abbey Distillery – Whisky’s Spiritual Home?
Whisky As An Experience: Fable Hound
We often think of innovation in the whisky industry only in terms of the technologies and techniques that go into… Read more Whisky As An Experience: Fable Hound
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