[21 May 2013 | 6 Comments | 206 views] | Written by: Gal Granov
Tasting the Tweeddale blend batch #3

Every time a new batch of Tweeddale blend is out it’s a reason to be merry. It is one of the nicest, yummiest blends out there, done with care, and simply a belter of a blend. Forget all those boring JWs and mass marketed blends, it’s nothing of the sort. You do not believe me? try one.
So batch #3 is …

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[21 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Diageo announces 2 new expressions released for Feis Ile 2013–Lagavulin & Caol Ila

18-year old Lagavulin from European Oak
The LAGAVULIN™ 2013 special festival bottling, from whisky distilled in 1995, has been aged in ex European Oak Sherry Butts, and was personally selected by Lagavulin warehouseman Iain McArthur.

Triple-matured Caol Ila 12 yo
This year’s CAOL ILA™ special festival bottling  is a little special and unusual, explains distillery manager Billy Stitchell, who personally selected the whisky:
“Spirit …

[21 May 2013 | 6 Comments | ]
Tasting the Tweeddale blend batch #3

Every time a new batch of Tweeddale blend is out it’s a reason to be merry. It is one of the nicest, yummiest blends out there, done with care, and simply a belter of a blend. Forget all those boring JWs and mass marketed blends, it’s nothing of the sort. You do not believe me? try one.
So batch #3 is …

[20 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Global competition launched to celebrate the release of anCnoc Peter Arkle Limited Edition No.3 ‘Bricks’

Global competition launched to celebrate the release of anCnoc Peter Arkle Limited Edition No.3 ‘Bricks’ anCnoc Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is announcing a new chapter in the collaboration between the whisky brand and a renowned Scottish illustrator based in New York – Peter Arkle.
The partnership was launched in April 2012 and involves a series of limited anCnoc expressions presented …

[20 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
The Vikings are coming again: Highland Park Loki

So, Highland park Loki. Been waiting quite a long time to get to taste this one. Quite a lot has been said about this edition on social media  , mostly regarding its “box” or that Viking long ship, and mostly also about its price. I really do not like those extravagant packagings with the wooden Viking boats, and would rather …

[19 May 2013 | No Comment | ]

So more news that hit WHISKY ISRAEL towers this week.
Tribal Gathering
Award winning whisky writer and former rock journalist Dominic Roskrow is set to combine the two great loves of his life when he launches a new whisky and music event later this year.Called TRIBE 2013, the first event is set to take place in Leicester in November, with a second …

[16 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
SMWS 4.167 Flapjacks & OJ’s cereal [Highland Park]

So how awesome is twitter? It’s pretty awesome, and it’s great for whisky geeks who are able to talk, chat and engage with whisky Pros. That was exactly what I was doing with John mccheyne (A.K.A : @SMWSambassador). John is a great guy, and the Brand ambassador for the ever so lovely SMWS. I’ve met him last year, and been …

[14 May 2013 | 5 Comments | ]
New Jura : Turas-Mara

This new expression was featured in last week’s whisky news, and now it’s time for my tasting notes, with the help of the whisky fairy (which was quite quick this time – hooray!) i was able to get a cheeky little sample and try it last night. basically it’s a NAS bottled at 42% (not 43% but 42%…) and no …

[12 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
Glendronach Cask Strength Batch #2

Every new release from the GlenDronach is a time to be merry, and especially a new batch of this yummy cask strength dram which got a hearty welcome a few months ago when batch #1 was out, and I loved it (see my notes). Batch #2 has just been announced, and It shall be interesting to see if it delivers …

[12 May 2013 | 8 Comments | ]
Lot No. 40 and the Canadian whisky Twitter event #DavintTT (Part I)

Before I start one quick question to you all : Did you know that Canadian distilleries are forbidden by US regulations to let visitors inside ,and take a tour of the distilling process? I bet you did not know that. But as it seems the US forbids any food and drink company  that ships to the US via land transportation …

[10 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Whisky news Friday March 10th

Jura Launches Travel Retail Exclusive – Turas-Mara
Jura distillery has released a new expression – Turas-Mara – for sale exclusively through travel retail.
Gaelic for long journey, Turas-Mara is inspired by the travels of the many Diurachs who were forced to emigrate during the 18th and 19th centuries, in what became known as “The Clearances”, to countries including the US and Canada.
Turas-Mara …