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Those we do not speak of, part 2: under the radar distilleries
It’s quite peculiar, when you think of it, that at a time when Scotch whisky is booming and thriving like never before, there are easily...
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maltymission
- Oct 5, 2023
- 5 min
Those we do not speak of…(part 1)
Ignored, overlooked, understated… expressions, brands, distilleries and bottlers Some of you may remember that in the past I’ve did 2...
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maltymission
- Sep 28, 2023
- 5 min
Even better than the real thing, part V: German engineering applied to whisky
Non -scotch distilleries that should be on your radar... Whisky, these days, is everywhere. It has since long past the borders and...
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maltymission
- Sep 21, 2023
- 4 min
Even better than the real thing, part 4: the trouble ‘down south’
Non-scotch whiskies that should be on your radar. White peak Distillery: one of the most exciting new distilleries out there! Great minds...
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maltymission
- Sep 14, 2023
- 4 min
Even better than the real thing, part 3: Millstone peated PX cask (2016-2022)
Non scotch whiskies that should be on your radar: Can the Dutch ‘beat the Dutch’? When taking a look around to see where interesting...
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maltymission
- Sep 7, 2023
- 4 min
Even better than the real thing -non-scotch that should be on your radar
Episode 2: Kornog, whisky’s best kept secret? After a rare whim of patriotism last week, I’m taking it south of the border this week....
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maltymission
- Aug 31, 2023
- 5 min
Even better than the real thing? Non scotch whiskies that should be on your radar!
Episode 1: The Belgians are coming! Gouden Carolus Folle Blanche 2022 anniversary edition. 46% ABV, natural colour, unchillfiltered,...
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maltymission
- Jun 29, 2023
- 4 min
Dealing with Feis Ile Fomo, part 3: two 10 yo Laphroaigs
Laphroaig 10 yo cask strength, 60.1% ABV, batch 12, 2020 release, UCF but coloured, app. €80-€130 Carn Mor Williamson 10 yo (2010-2021),...
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maltymission
- Jun 22, 2023
- 3 min
How to deal with Feis Ile Fomo (part 2)? Kilchoman Machir Bay cask strength
2022 release, 58.3% ABV, NC, UCF, 90% bourbon casks, 10% Oloroso casks, app. €70-80 Ok, after that unexpected take on Dràm Mòr’s latest...
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maltymission
- Jun 15, 2023
- 3 min
Dràm Mòr spring 2023 release, part 2: Benrinnes, Speyside and Glen Garioch
As last week’s reviews focussed on 3 whiskies from Dràm Mòr's most recent Spring 2023 release with a 'lighter' profile, I kept what I...
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maltymission
- Jun 8, 2023
- 6 min
Dràm Mòr Spring Release 2023 (part 1): Summer, summer, summer time!
We interrupt our regular program for some fresh in messages… I announced last week that I’d use the month of June to look at some...
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maltymission
- Jun 1, 2023
- 5 min
Feis Ile Fomo (and how to deal with it)
Late May, early June is marked at many a whisky enthusiast’s calendar, as it’s the time when the annual Feis Ile festival takes place – a...
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maltymission
- May 25, 2023
- 6 min
The rise and rise of blends, part 5: the blast from the past
Campbeltown Loch blendend scotch whisky. 40% ABV, natural colour, UCF, 2009 release. (Disclaimer: Review of a sample kindly provided by...
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maltymission
- May 16, 2023
- 5 min
The rise and rise of blends, part 4: Cadenhead’s seven star blended scotch whisky
46% ABV, natural colour, unchill filtered oloroso cask finish, 2021 release, paid €40 What is it that turns the name of a company into an...
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maltymission
- May 11, 2023
- 3 min
The rise and rise of blends, part 3: the supermarket option that works
Dewar’s 8 yo Mizunara cask finish 40% ABV, likely coloured and chill filtered, app. €23 - €30, and available almost everywhere I don’t...
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maltymission
- May 4, 2023
- 5 min
The rise and rise of blends, part 2: the one you really ought to try.
Thompson Brothers SRV 5, 8 yo blended malt scotch whisky (2014-2022), 48,5% ABV, natural colour, UCF, paid €45 All the cool kids arrive...
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maltymission
- Apr 27, 2023
- 6 min
The rise and rise of blends, episode 1: the one that set the bar
If I were to ask you how many bottles you own, I ‘m pretty certain I would get a wide variety of answers. Depending on where you are in...
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maltymission
- Mar 30, 2023
- 8 min
Are regions really rubbish: The Highlands
5th and final chapter in this series where I try and find out if there’s more to whisky and regionality and the usual clichés re flavour...
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maltymission
- Mar 23, 2023
- 5 min
Are regions really rubbish (part 4)? Looking for the quintessential Islay single malt
Much in the same way as picking a quintessential malt from Campbeltown makes sense, finding a true representative from Islay as a region...
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maltymission
- Mar 16, 2023
- 7 min
Are Regions Really Rubbish? Part 3: Campbeltown.
After treading on thin ice a bit in last week’s virtual visit to the Lowlands, I’m back on steadier and more comfortable ground as the...
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