amateurdrammer-blog
amateurdrammer-blog
The Amateur Drammer
671 posts
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Last week Glenmorangie unveiled its Grand Vintage Malt 1989 which is the first Glenmorangie expression to be part matured in ex Côte Rôtie wine casks. Available now for around £550.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Tonight’s dram ( courtesy of @tomswhiskyreviews ) is this 1990’s Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky imported to Italy by Ramazzotti.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
It’s not everyday you get an hourglass in the post... Counting down to the next Highland Park release.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Douglas Laing’s new XOP Platinum range will be available from April, starting with this 25 year old Single Cask Ardbeg.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Berry Bros. & Rudd recently announced the release of their own label blended range of whiskies. Speyside, Islay, Sherried and Peated styles are all featured. UK RRP is set to be a reasonable sounding £32. I’ll be hoping to seek these out in the near future.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Gordon & MacPhail recently announced the release of their latest Private Collection expression which is a 1956 Linkwood. Just 53 decanters of the 60-Year-Old single malt whisky have been released for sale worldwide with a UK RRP of £22,000.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Has anyone else tried this Yamakazura Blended Japanese Whisky? Possibly the lightest whisky I have ever tried.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
A brilliant Chocolate Chilli Porter and a delicious Coffee Milk Stout from @edenmill to start my weekend with.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
If you are at Dundee Whisky Festival tomorrow then come and find me at the Wemyss Malts stand where I’ll be dispensing drams and some whisky chat. #dundee #whiskyfestival
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Regardless of your thoughts on the current branding and product, there’s a lot of history behind the Haig family, brand and company. This short book, written by James Laver in 1959 is a fascinating read.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Ardbeg today announced the arrival of Ardbeg Grooves, A limited-edition bottling created to celebrate Ardbeg Day 2018. It is the Distillery’s first whisky part matured in wine casks that have been intensely charred to carve heavy grooves in the surface of the wood.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Today Jura announced an entirely new range of whiskies replacing and rebranding their current releases. The new whiskies are Jura Journey, Jura 10, Jura 12, Jura Seven Wood and Jura 18. Prices range from £33 to £75.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
My Saturday night dram is this intriguing Johnnie Walker Blenders Batch Espresso Roast. Anyone else tried it?
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Happy F-rye-day everyone!
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
Next up on the tasting table, some Starward Australian whisky. Two different expressions to look at, review coming soon. Well, soon ish, actually sort of eventually... I’ll get round to it.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
#BalblairLive Three great vintages and some great whisky chat tonight.
0 notes
amateurdrammer-blog · 7 years ago
Photo
Tumblr media
‪Getting ready for #BalblairLive over on the Balblair Facebook page. Join myself and others at 1900hrs tonight.
0 notes