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Jan
Jan
With American single malt now an official whiskey category in the United States, the landscape is suddenly a lot smoother for this young and ambitious whiskey maker
Author Archives: Gary Quinn
09
Jan
Jan
To warm up January, here’s a glance back at some of your favourite stories on the Single Malt Shop in the past 12 months
28
Dec
Dec
The Scotch shelves at the Single Malt Shop have never been busier and it’s Glen Melia’s job to keep them stocked. Here’s a snapshot of his Scottish whisky year
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Dec
Dec
Irish whiskey experiences continued to thrive in 2024. Here are three highlights from Glen Melia’s year
12
Dec
Dec
Gift Guide €250+: If you’re in this gifting price bracket or just here to browse, you’ll find an incredible array of whisky choice at 250-plus
05
Dec
Dec
Over centuries, rum has forged a pathway from the Caribbean to our glasses. Here’s a taste of why whisky fans are sipping aged rum
Whisky Blog
Level up: great Christmas whisky gifts in the €100-€250 range that open a new world of choice
28
Nov
Nov
The €100-250 Christmas whisky gift price range is full of surprises. Here are some whisky, rum and tequila bottles to consider for gifts this Christmas
21
Nov
Nov
Five Farms has the highest percentage of Irish whiskey in its category, but its co-founder, Johnny Harte, tells Gary Quinn that its success is all about putting your shoulder to the wheel
14
Nov
Nov
In five years, The Lost Explorer has created something genuinely refreshing in its category. Gary Quinn meets Tanya Clarke, CEO of the young mezcal and tequila maker
12
Nov
Nov
In the first of our whisky gift guides, here are nine whiskies from Scotland, Ireland and the US for under €100
Whiskey Clubs
The Aviators Whiskey Club: Is Ireland’s friendliest whiskey society also its most influential?
31
Oct
Oct
One of Ireland’s largest whiskey clubs, the Aviators, has turned 10 years old. Gary Quinn popped into the celebration tasting to find out what makes it tick – and meet its members
24
Oct
Oct
The whisky bars of Singapore rival any on the planet for their range, vintages and dedication to service. Here are four of our favourites
17
Oct
Oct
A whisky finished in another spirit’s cask can create a wonderful marriage of disparate flavours – but only if done correctly. Here are five whisky finishes that we love.
Behind The Scenes
The Macallan takes its seat at the K Club – celebrating 200 years of whisky excellence
10
Oct
Oct
Creating an exclusive dinner to match Macallan’s 200 years of whisky making is a beautiful challenge, says K Club Executive Chef Gary O’Hanlon
03
Oct
Oct
High Coast Distillery is a young Swedish whisky maker with international reach. Its single malt range is entirely hooked on flavour, says Sara Larsson, High Coast brand ambassador
26
Sep
Sep
There’s nothing sexy about yeast, but without it, whisky would be a bland experience, as Nikka’s Aromatic Yeast series reveals
19
Sep
Sep
Redbreast 18 has been revealed as the new middle child, and fans are queuing up to discover its provenance
12
Sep
Sep
In only the second modern release from the world’s oldest pot stills, this Irish whiskey has a lot to say about the beauty of whiskey-making
05
Sep
Sep
From festivals to bourbon bars to flash sales, September’s National Bourbon Month is designed for celebration
29
Aug
Aug
Spain’s bar scene has never been more popular – from the cities to the coast, there is a bar for every style of drinker, including the international whisky fan
Bourbon, New Arrival Reviews
Knob Creek Bourbon X Rye whiskey grabs the spotlight in the Kentucky line-up of leaders
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Aug
Aug
Knob Creek has released a once-off marriage of its superb aged bourbon and rye whiskey that is sure to delight fans of the Kentucky whiskey maker It was only a matter of time before Knob Creek took its two best-selling whiskies and married them as one, and the world paid attention. But don’t dally – […]
15
Aug
Aug
Solera, Flor & Original: a trio of whiskies to rebuild the famous Roe & Co whiskey brand near its original Dublin home
09
Aug
Aug
Classic flavours dominate the Laphroaig stable, with the very essence of maritime distilling pumped through its veins
Features, Distillery Visits
Check-in with a Bowmore single malt and make a short break to Islay superb
01
Aug
Aug
With six holiday cottages right beside the Bowmore Distillery, the whisky maker’s former workers’ homes are the perfect place to savour a dram
Interview
Meet Charlotte Coyle – the Liverpudlian with Glendronach, Glenglassaugh and Benriach whisky on her mind
27
Jun
Jun
For Charlotte Coyle, Malts Ambassador at Brown Forman, the business of whisky keeps her rooted in people and psychology, writes Gary Quinn
21
Mar
Mar
Scott Adamson’s role at Tomatin is a three-way split between champion, historian and blender, he tells Gary Quinn
