Posted by Mark J, Brookshaw on 16th Feb 2022
At Lochlea, the independently-owned distillery has been quietly producing, casking, and maturing their spirit over the last few years, patiently waiting to share the fruits of our labour with the world.Initially led by the experience and expertise of distillery manager Malcolm Rennie, and now under the management of ex-Laphroaig Distillery Manager John Campbell. Having built up one of the top ten Scotch brands in the world over the past 27 years,… Read more
Posted by Mark J, Brookshaw on 16th Feb 2022
World’s Best Vineyards has unveiled the very best wine tourism destinations across the globe in a ceremony that took place on 20 September at Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau, Germany. The countdown of the Top 50 vineyards was announced in a hybrid event combining a real-life ceremony and digital live film to showcase the world’s best and most unique vineyards.Argentina’s Zuccardi Valle de Uco topped the list, making it a hat trick of ce… Read more
Posted by Mark J, Brookshaw on 16th Feb 2022
On discovering this marvellous new word, Compass Box began a quest to recreate the fragrance using Scotch whisky. Parcels were considered, identified and pursued. The process can be compared to scouring second-hand bookshops for specific volumes.The search met with success when a distiller and bottler in the north of Scotland offered them casks of whiskies which had been blended together in the past, before being returned to ex-Sherry butts for f… Read more