Advent calendars have come a long way from the traditional little chocolates hidden behind cardboard doors. These days, you can find an advent calendar for almost every interest, from craft beer and wine to gourmet cheese, hot sauces, and cocktails. And some of them make rather impressive Christmas gifts!Read More »9 Delicious and Unusual Advent Calendars for Him
There is something special about opening a bottle of whisky that has spent 15 years maturing in an oak cask. Fifteen years gives the spirit time to develop, letting the wood’s influence build layers of flavour, character and complexity. The range of whiskies in this category is broad.Read More »Best 15 year old Whisky to Discover
With the Festive season around the corner, I went to look at alcohol related gifts and the first item that popped up was a whisky Advent calendar. The tradition of the Advent calendar dates back to 19th-century Germany, where families found creative ways to help children count down the days until Christmas.
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When it comes to whisky, age is only part of the story. Generally, 12 year old releases are affordable and a great place to start exploring a distillery’s or brand’s taste profile. A good 12 year old whisky can offer an excellent balance of flavour, maturity and value.
Time for another fun side-by-side comparison. This time, I’m putting Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label. I like looking for bottles that don’t obviously belong together, but that allow me to explore completely different whisky styles and taste profiles. These comparisons can be great fun, particularly when two familiar bottles turn out to be surprisingly different.Read More »Glenfiddich 12 year old vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Whisky
During our last holiday, we travelled around the UK, from Scotland to Wales, with a few English towns and cities thrown in along the way. It was a wonderful opportunity to explore the local whisky scene and, of course, sample a few bottles along the way.Read More »Aldi Highland Black Blended Whisky Review