Douglas Laing have been busy adding to the Remarkable Regional Malts collection ( a range of blended malt Scotch whiskies) again. Something they’ve been doing for some time now, we love ‘um! First came Big Peat (Islay) followed by Scallywag (Speyside), Timorous Bestie (Highlands), Rock Oyster (Islands) and now The Epicurean! Se we’ve decided to dedicate our May malt of The Month … Read More
Salon 2004
By Will Gardener The finest Champagne I have ever tasted was a recently disgorged magnum of Salon 1976 extracted from the Mesnil Sur Oger cellars, among others, for an event organised by the Institute of Masters of Wine. So when I was invited to the launch of the new vintage, 2004, at the Park Lane Hilton’s newly refurbished Galvin at … Read More
Top 10 Wines from Bordeaux 2015
Top 10 For Quality 1. Vieux Chateau Certan – Pomerol 80% Merlot 19% Cabernet Franc 1% Cabernet Sauvignon- 42 hl/ha Intense inky nose, meaty, this rolls on the tongue, very good mid-palate, round, soft, gentle, spicy, this has the acidity of the 2010. Really fine here, this has the extra dimension of the finest wines in this vintage, as per … Read More
Bordeaux 2015 Vintage Assessment
The day we flew back from Bordeaux a colleague said to me that he had felt a greater sense of satisfaction and optimism last year than this year. I had some empathy with his comments having been battling with my own thoughts on whether we were tasting a great Bordeaux vintage or just a very good one. It is, I … Read More
New Laphroaig Lore – The Richest of The Rich
Lore is a new release from Laphroaig which will sit alongside their premium range of single malts. John Campbell has created the ‘richest of the rich’ in honour of his passing knowledge at the company. Since 1815 each distillery manager has continued the legacy to create the most pungent, powerful single malt. Lore is the pinnacle. Laphroaig Distillery Laphroaig Lore is made … Read More
New Lagavulin 8 Year Old – 200th Anniversary
This 8-year-old bottling marks the 200th anniversary of the Lagavulin distillery, one of the most remarkable distilleries home to Islay. An exciting few years for the Island, it was only last year when both Laphroaig and Ardbeg celebrated their big 200. Lagavulin Distillery To begin their celebration, they’ve kicked things off with a Limited Edition 8-Year-Old Single Malt to mark this … Read More
Malt Of The Month – Glenfarclas 15 Year Old
Our March Malt Of The Month is the Glenfarclas-15-Year-Old, a popular bottling from the family-run distillery in the heart of Speyside, Scotland. In fact, they’re now well into the sixth generation with Brand Ambassador George.S Grant, who joined the company in the year 2000. We like to call this single malt Christmas cake in a glass, as it’s packed with warm fruits and subtle notes of … Read More
Nickolls & Perks Presents The ‘Just Gin’ Show: Stourbridge’s First Gin Extravaganza
On Sunday, April 3rd, Nickolls & Perks presents the Just Gin show – Stourbridge’s inaugural Gin festival chock-full of Gins from around the globe. Coming the day after N&P’s iconic Midlands Whisky Festival, the Just Gin show will feature exhibitors travelling from afar, including Chase from Herefordshire, Strane from Sweden, Sacred from London and Warner Edwards from Northamptonshire, with many … Read More
Buffalo Trace Competition – Win Antique Collection (2015 Releases)
Celebrating this years Antique Collection with Buffalo Trace, we’re giving you the chance of winning one of this years rare releases (shown above)! To be in with the chance of winning simply purchase a bottle of Buffalo Trace (£20) by the 15th of January 2016 Click here to buy a bottle of Buffalo Trace to enter That’s it, simple. Terms and Conditions … Read More
#WINMWFTICKETS Twitter Competition
We’re launching the Twitter competition #WINMWFTICKETS offering you the chance of winning tickets to the Midlands Whisky Festival 1-2 April 2016. We’ll be giving away tickets to a different lucky winner each day for seven days. All it takes is just a few clicks! To be in with the chance to get your hands on FREE tickets to the best … Read More