Greg, Author at GreatDrams

How different tonics affect your gin and tonic experience – an experiment

August 17, 2018

Gin, Learn (more) about whisky, Other spirits, Whisky reviews

Something a little different today as I have taken time away from whisky to have a look at the different experiences you get from different tonic water products that are on the market. The rules were simple; sa...

Reviewing the new GlenAllachie single malt Scotch whisky range

Greg

August 17, 2018

Costing £100 – £200, Costing £15 - £50, Costing £50 - £100, Scotch, Whisky reviews

Having recently been bought from PernodRicard by the GlenAllachie Distillers Company, the distillery has a diverse and exciting core range, curated by Master Distiller Billy Walker. The Brand A relatively you...

Talisker Dark Storm whisky review, £70

Greg

August 16, 2018

Whisky reviews

Talisker Distillery is the oldest working distillery on the stunning Isle of Skye and creates fiercely peated drams with a light body. It was first built in 1830, much to the dismay of the local preacher, who ...

Whisky glassware; which glass is best?

Greg

August 15, 2018

Whisky Thoughpieces

Glassware; it’s what makes the Whisky look good. You can be as cool as you want, but it’s what’s holding your drink that really makes you stand out. It used to be that the tumbler was king of the glassware. It...

SCOTCH WHISKY TOURISM ENJOYS BEST YEAR EVER

Greg

August 14, 2018

Whisky in the press

Scotch Whisky tourism saw record numbers of visitors in 2017, with 1.9million visits to Scotch Whisky distilleries from tourists from all over the world as well as from across the UK. The 2017...

What it takes to be the Perfect Brand Ambassador in the Whisky Industry

Greg

August 14, 2018

Great Drams Events, Knowledge Bank

A brand ambassador is exactly what it sounds like. It is someone who goes around and represents their brand. This is something that a lot of companies do and can be both voluntary and paid. They usually repres...

Quirky Quercus – a look at wood’s influence on whisky

Greg

August 13, 2018

Knowledge Bank

Oak barrels are an essential part of the Whisky making process. Not only do they house the liquid during the maturation process but they lend a LOT of their flavour to the overall taste. Whisky can spend deca...

WHYTE & MACKAY ANNOUNCE LATEST MODERN SPIRIT INNOVATION: THE WOODSMAN

Greg

August 13, 2018

Whisky in the press

The Woodsman aims to recruit younger drinkers into Scotch category The Woodsman – a new contemporary Blended Scotch Whisky has been released by Whyte & Mackay. Perfect for up-tempo occasions, it’s an excit...

The fascinating history of the Powers Irish whiskey Brand

Greg

August 10, 2018

Whisky reviews

Powers Irish whiskey has a fascinating history since being established in 1791 by James Power on John Lane in Dublin, Powers is one of Ireland’s biggest selling single pot still Whiskies. Where they began But...

25 Historical Whisky Ads

Greg

August 9, 2018

Knowledge Bank

Whisky has been around for decades, so it’s no surprise that it has a history in the advertising world as well. This collection is a snippet of some of the ads from the mid 1800s to early 1900s, to show you ho...

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