Without a doubt, my hometown of Hamburg has a pretty vibrant whisky scene. We got amazing bars such as Christiansen’s or The Rabbithole, great liquor stores like Weinquelle Lühmann or Spirituosen Wolf and regular tasting events (more…)
Author: Tobi@BarleyMania
Buddel Jungs – New craft spirit store opening in Oldenburg (News)
Last weekend, the Buddel Jungs craft spirit store opened its doors in the Northern German city of Oldenburg. Specializing in regional small-batch products, the well-sorted shop carries a fine selection of liquor, gin, rum and, of course, whisky as well as craft beer, wine, cheese and other treats. (more…)
“Salt – Sugar – Smoke” Tasting by The Whisky Jack (Events)
“I’m sorry, guys. But when you buy a bottle like this and keep it to yourself rather than share it with your friends, you’re a loser”, said The Whisky Jack’s Gearoid O’Callaghan last Thursday, when he popped the cork off the Octomore 08.1 (more…)
Laphroaig 16yo Directors’ Cut by Douglas Laing (Whisky)
When a whisky legend like Fred Laing, who has been working in the industry for half a century (and counting), hand-picks a cask for a special occasion, you know that liquid greatness is inbound. And indeed, I cannot think of a better term to describe this 16-year-old Laphroaig, (more…)
The Ben Nevis in Glasgow (Bar)
While The Ben Nevis in Argyle Street is one of Glasgow’s most well-known whisky pubs, my girlfriend and I only discovered the place by happenstance. During a “hop on, hop off” tour through the city center, the voice in our headphones informed us that a highly popular dramming joint (more…)
Promixo introduces The Sexton Single Malt Irish Whiskey (News)
Earlier this week, premium spirits producer PROXIMO (best known as the owner of brands such as Bushmills whiskey or The Kraken rum) launched a new Irish whiskey expression called The Sexton in the US. Described as “an unexpected modern-day Irish whiskey for the everyman” (more…)
Auchentoshan Three Wood (Review)
Just a few miles outside of Glasgow sits a distillery that prides itself in doing things a little different than the other whisky making sites in Scotland. Cause for almost 200 years now, Auchentoshan has been the only Scotch production unit that triple distilled every drop they bottled. (more…)
Bottle Market 2017 incl. Amrut Masterclass (Event)
The Bottle Market in Bremen is always worth a visit! Located a mere five minutes by foot from the city’s central train station, it is super-easy to reach. And filled to the brim with the lavishly equipped tables of all kinds of indie bottlers, importers, distilleries and other spirit companies (more…)
Gonzalez Byass Sherry Tasting at Christiansen’s (Event)
As a passionate drammer, sherry is certainly not unknown to me. Yet, I have to confess that most of my touchpoints with this beverage did not happen in pure form but via the “detour” of whisky. For whatever reason, I have rarely ever poured myself a sherry on its own so far. (more…)
BorderShop Whisky Festival 2017 incl. Highland Park & Macallan masterclass (Event)
Taking place bi-annually at the gargantuan BorderShop in Puttgarden on the peninsula of Fehmarn, Scandlines’ Whisky & Festival is easily one of my favorite drink and spirit fairs out there. The location is mindboggling, the atmosphere is fantastic and the prices are unbelievable (more…)
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