Greg, Author at GreatDrams

Should whisky brands be doing more to encourage our loyalty, or indeed our disloyalty?

October 18, 2018

Distillery Stories, Learn (more) about whisky, On Location, Whisky Thoughpieces

We all try very many whiskies, some more than others, but all more than we previously did. Some see whisky brand monogamy as something insignificant and not even on their radar. Others are fiercely loyal to t...

Distillery recreates extinct Native Oyster reefs in the Dornoch Firth, an environmental first

Greg

October 16, 2018

Whisky in the press

Glenmorangie returns 20,000 oysters to the sea near its home A total of 20,000 oysters are to be introduced into the sea near Glenmorangie’s Highland home, as part of the Single Malt whisky’s ground-breaki...

Lagavulin 37 Year Old 1976 Limited Edition Single Malt Review

Greg

October 16, 2018

Limited editions, Scotch, Whisky reviews

Hailing from the isle of Islay and with a fairly impressive age statement, this malt will blow you away with its peat smoke and sweetness. The Brand Based on the famous isle of Islay, Lagavulin has been stand...

Smokehead Islay Single Malt whisky review

Greg

October 15, 2018

Costing £50 - £100, Scotch, Whisky reviews

Smokehead is a brand owned by Ian Macleod Distillers and everything you need to know about this dram is in the name. It hails from the beautiful isle of Islay and captures both the rugged coastal surroundings,...

Glenmorangie takes to the waves: Whisky casks reimagined as limited edition handmade wooden surfboards

Greg

October 12, 2018

Whisky in the press

Glenmorangie Original goes Beyond the Cask in a creative partnership born from the love of wood In the latest of its Beyond the Cask creative collaborations, Glenmorangie takes to the waves in partnership with...

The difference between Single Malt and Blended Scotch whisky

Greg

October 12, 2018

Distillery Stories, Knowledge Bank

One of the big things that both long-serving, and newer whisky drinkers ask me is about the difference between Single Malt and Blended Scotch whisky so today I'm finally getting around to writing it up so there...

Gordon & MacPhail unveils twin Longmorn whiskies personally selected by identical twins from the owning family

Greg

October 11, 2018

Whisky in the press

Single malt Scotch whisky creators Gordon & MacPhail is releasing two decanters as part of its ‘Private Collection’, single cask releases personally selected by members of the family that owns the company. ...

Ten whiskies you probably have not heard of but must try

Greg

October 11, 2018

Whisky reviews

There are so many Whiskies out there it’s hard to taste them all. We’ve gathered some of the best tasting but not best known drams that you more than likely haven’t heard of. Give them a go and you might just ...

The Best Bars in Shanghai

Greg

October 4, 2018

Bar Reviews, Distillery Stories, On Location, Whisky Thoughpieces

Shanghai might seem like a long way to go for a bar, but with our round up of the best places to drink if you ever find yourself in this Chinese city, you might just be booking your ticket tonight. The city it...

GlenDronach Allardice 18 Year Old single malt whisky review

Greg

October 2, 2018

Whisky reviews

An excellently Sherried malt form a lesser known distillery, this will certainly put them on the map if nothing else. The Brand Having been around since 1826, you’d like to think GlenDronach knows a thing or ...

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