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Archive for March, 2014

Mar 28

Ardbeg launch limited edition "Auriverdes"

Posted on 28th March 2014 by Pierre

Another year, another Ardbeg Day, another Ardbeg Limited Edition. If I make that sound humdrum I don’t mean too, any new Ardbeg release is greeted with excitement around here!

Ardbeg Auriverdes

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Mar 28

The Irishman launching in the UK

Posted on 28th March 2014 by Pierre

Those of you keeping a close eye on the Irish whiskey scene may have spotted “The Irishman” brand. A relative newcomer, it’s been highly rated at various international awards and by whiskey critics such as Jim Murray. Unfortunately, so far, it’s been fairly hard to come by outside of Ireland.

The Irishman range

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Mar 07

Master of Malt 60 Year Old Speyside

Posted on 7th March 2014 by Pierre

A sharp knock at the door from the postman still triggers that childish thrill - “Hey Mr Postman have you got a parcel for me?” All too often he hands us an oversized catalogue or some other boring promotional item destined for the recycling.

But not this morning. Oh no. Because today he gave us this...

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Mar 07

Staff Picks - March 2014

Posted on 7th March 2014 by Pierre

It’s March already and we’re only just delivering our first Staff Picks of 2014. Why? Well our post-Christmas detox lasted 2 months... and if you believe that you’ll believe anything! But we’re back now and what a quartet we have for you this month. An Irish, a bourbon and a pair of scotches.

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