The Blend of Nikka Malt Base Whisky Review
The Nikka Distilling Co. Ltd produce this blended whisky from the recently troubled Japan who just had their third large earth quake. WhiskyTimes contributor James has bought a bottle of the “SPIRIT...
View ArticleGrant’s whisky, an introduction Ludo style
3 months have passed since I tumbled down that rabbit hole into this fascinating whisky wonderland. As each day passes I feel it is more and more important to encourage others to embark on their very...
View ArticleBlack Grouse Scotch
During a recent trip to London I had my eyes opened to how good blended whisky can actually be. I was particularly blown away by the Grants 18. So with that in mind I have a bottle of Black Grouse as...
View ArticleDIAGEO’s 2011 Special Release Whiskies
Today we are happy to bring you some news from the World of Diageo (a company whiskytimes is just getting to know). This month they are releaseing their yearly Special Release Whiskies which made up...
View ArticleBehind the Whisky Blender
One of the hottest most talked about topics of late has been the new startup website, whisky blender. We love the concept, the design and the execution of this venture. We can see the aspiration and...
View ArticleWhisky Book Give Away (Part 2)
Last time we gave a book away it was to celebrate Ian Buxtons great little book “101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die” because we liked it so much. This time around we have a book that is 400% better (or...
View ArticleALDI Releases 30 yo Glen Orrin (40%)
December 4th – you may be pleased to hear they can secure yourself a bottle of Aldi’s Glen Orrin 30 yo Whisky, which goes in-store on 8th December 2013. This gem is a third of the price of other...
View ArticleWemyss Malts Velvet Fig
Independent bottler Wemyss Malts is launching a luxurious new limited edition to complement its award-winning blended malts range. The new ‘Velvet Fig’ comprises specially selected single malts...
View ArticleWhat is Travel Edition Whisky and Why Does it Exist?
I was reading a PR piece from whisky giant JOHNNIE WALKER™, in this piece they wanted to announce a travel whisky: ” JOHNNIE WALKER® GOLD LABEL RESERVE™ EXCLUSIVE TRAVELLERS’ EDITION”. As I was...
View ArticleWemyss Malts Nectar Grove (46% ABV) – it’s so pretty!
At Whisky times we get sent a lot of press releases and requests for coverage, and to be honest we are rarely interested in posting the stuff because it’s going to be on 10 other sites already, and...
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