Michael's Rant

The Charles MacLean tastings: a word from Michael

Apr 12th, 2010 | By Administrator
The Charles MacLean tastings: a word from Michael

First and foremost, thank you to all of you who supported and attended this tour, it was a complete sell out in all venues and we were very relieved when the last ticket was sold. We have been overwhelmed with the positive feedback we have received, and we are delighted that everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank [...]



Whisky Rant: The Golden age

Mar 11th, 2010 | By Administrator

We recently purchased several boxes of whisky from a gentleman who had built up a small collection of from between the mid 80’s to the mid 90’s. We found a receipt from 1994 in one of the Glenmorangie 10 bottles and this receipt has given us an interesting insight in to the prices of whisky [...]



Christmas Retailing

Dec 7th, 2009 | By Administrator
Christmas Retailing

This is our 8th Christmas in retail which according to old (retail) hands is how you age your business! Personally I love this time of year, not as you might think because the till is running hot (or at least we hope it will be) although that is what we are here for to some [...]



Whisky quality

Oct 6th, 2009 | By Administrator

This month in the Malt Advocate there is rather a good article about Australian Whisky Distillers. I this article there is a mention of some distillers perhaps dumbing down the malts and them not having the character that they “once” had. This intrigued me, I have had a good look at so many whiskies over [...]



The demise of Johnnie Walker?

Aug 3rd, 2009 | By Michael

We have had so many people in over the last month telling us how worried they are about the “DEMISE” of JW. I don’t know how the rumour started however it is well established now. Johnnie is NOT closing its doors or withdrawing from the market. Three things are “proposed” the [...]



The Best Whisky In the World?

Jul 2nd, 2009 | By Administrator
The Best Whisky In the World?

Just a word or two now and again about a pet hate or maybe something I like! Anyway I am a wee bit miffed at the latest trend towards statement or promotions which state “Voted the Best Whisky in the World”.
These really brass me off as often they mean very little, for example I recently [...]