Archive For August 22, 2015

Strathclyde’s Single Grain – Is this Scotch Bourbon?

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Strathclyde’s Single Grain – Is this Scotch Bourbon?

Strathclyde is Chivas Bros’ grain distillery, operating in Glasgow. The distillery has seven column stills used to produce grain whiksy, and while they also have the capacity to produce neutral spirit, the distillery doesn’t use that feature. The grain whisky is intended for use in the Chivas Bros’ blends. Strathclyde distillery was founded in 1927…

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Fred’s Grainy Day – Douglas Laing and Single Cask Grain Whisky

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Fred’s Grainy Day – Douglas Laing and Single Cask Grain Whisky

North British is a 130 year old grain distillery jointly owned by Diageo and The Edrington Group, so you’ll find their grain whisky in both The Famous Grouse and in Johnny Walker (alongside Smirnoff Vodka). The distillery goes through 3300 tons of corn per week (and some malted barley, needed for every grain mash), and the…

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Is the Benromach 15 the new 10?

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Is the Benromach 15 the new 10?

So we’re coming off three raving reviews on the Benromach 5, 10 and the 10 Year Old 100 Proof. I’ll recap them by saying that the 5 year old (reviewed here) is an excellent dram,  is age stated and fairly priced with a depth of flavor and an excellent finish (especially if you like bitter notes). Both…

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Benromach 10 on Steroiods!!

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Benromach 10 on Steroiods!!

I reviewed the Benromach 10 years old yesterday (here), and thought it was a “bright and vivid dram that harks back to the old Speyside whisky style combining sherry and peat. It also provides good value for your money … and provides a great combination of flavors”. Today’s review looks at the same whisky, same cask combination (80% first…

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Benromach 10 Year Old – Is the Hype Justified?

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Benromach 10 Year Old – Is the Hype Justified?

Last year, Benromach revamped their core range lineup and the 10 year old was relaunched (or repackaged) together with a new 10 year old at cask strength (to be reviewed tomorrow) and a whirlwind of attention rose around the got a lot of attention, especially from the geeks. There were also all kinds of prizes,…

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