The best way to learn Japanese is to begin with the most important words in Japanese, and obviously the best Japanese phrases can all be found on a Japanese whisky label. So to learn the most commonly used Japanese words we picked out a few labels we had questions about and asked our Japanese translator […]
Scotch Whisky
Scotch whisky legend, Billy Walker, celebrates 50 years in industry
Billy Walker, credited as the man who reversed the fortunes of several Scotch distilleries, is marking the occasion with a special release of three GlenAllachie Scotch whisky expressions. Walker is renowned the resuscitations he performed on BenRiach and GlenDronach distilleries, and during his half century in the industry, he has worked with brands including Ballantine’s, […]
New Release: 2017 Johnnie Walker Blue Label Limited Edition
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 2017 is the year of the Rooster. This year, Chinese New Year will be celebrated on January 28 and those born this year are said to be trustworthy, hardworking, career-driven and organised – some very highly respected traits in eastern society. But not only it is the year of […]
NEW Limited Edition Johnnie Walker Red Rye Finish
Three new limited edition expressions of Johnnie Walker have been created as part of a series of flavour experiments, starting with Johnnie Walker Red Rye Finish. The blending team at Johnnie Walker, led by master blender Jim Beveridge, have been investigating the impact of various brewing, distillation and maturation techniques on the flavour of Scotch […]
The Balvenie 30 Year Old Scotch Whisky
The Balvenie 30 Year Old is an exceptional bottle of single malt produced by the Balvenie distillery in Dufftown, Scotland. This special bottling is crafted by the marrying of whiskies from both traditional Bourbon Oak Casks and also that of European Sherry Oloroso Butts by David Stewart. David, the Balvenie ‘Malt Master’ has selected only […]