Unlike in English, the word “Drilling” does not describe the activity of boring a hole in German. Instead, it means “triplet” over here. The Drilling in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld got its name due to the fact that it unites three different concepts under one roof: (more…)
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Whisky Tour at Fary Lochan Distillery in Denmark (Tour)
Built in 2009, Fary Lochan Distillery ranks among the oldest whisky production sites in Denmark. It is also one of only a few such locations that were custom-made for this purpose (many other Danish distilleries are converted farms or breweries). (more…)
Bladnoch appoints Dr. Nick Savage as Master Distiller (News)
At the recent promo event in Hamburg, Bladnoch’s owner David Prior already hinted at the fact that the resurrected Lowlands unit was going to appoint a well-known industry figure as their new master distiller very soon. Today, they let the cat out of the bag on their social media profiles. (more…)
Whiskey Tasting & Tour at Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin (Tour)
The tour at Pearse Lyons Distillery in Dublin’s traditional working-class district The Liberties is not your everyday whiskey experience. Just as the new-found unit, which opened its doors officially in 2017, is not your usual whiskey production site. (more…)
#ToYourMacallan – The ultimate Macallan Experience (Tour)
When we found out that The Macallan would invite the winners of their #ToYourMacallan competition over to their home turf for a full weekend of whisky extravaganza, my girlfriend Dini and I left no stone unturned to produce the best contributions we could. (more…)
The Classic Tour at Benromach Distillery (Tour)
When he compared Benromach’s approach to whisky making to the technique of reverse engineering, our tour guide Robert was only half-joking. Cause whatever the Forres-based distillery plans and wherever it heads, it always has one eye directed at the future (more…)
Distillery Tour & Tasting at Glen Moray (Tour)
The fine folks at Glen Moray say about themselves that they are “not your usual Speyside distillery”. And indeed, the wonderful experience they provide is everything but ordinary. Neither are their prices: The 60-minute tour including two complementary drams (more…)
The Explorers Tour at Glenfiddich Distillery (Tour)
The Six Pillars Tour at The Macallan Distillery (Tour)
“This spirit can restore you / It’s the finest I have seen / With my own eyes / With my own eyes,” sings whisky bard Robin Laing in his beautiful piece “Macallan” from the acclaimed “Whisky For Breakfast” album. While I have already seen the cherished Speyside distillery’s excellent product (more…)
Happy 5th Anniversary, Wolfburn Whisky! (News)
On January 25, not only Scotland’s national bard Rabbie Burns was born, but also the country’s northernmost non-island distillery Wolfburn. Having filled their first cask on that day in 2013, the whisky makers from the harbour town of Thurso have been up to their tricks (more…)









