There’s a lot of noise right now around Scotch production cuts. It’s being framed as a crisis but it isn’t; it is a correction. For years, production has outpaced real demand, forecasts were… | Greg... There’s a lot of noise right now around Scotch production cuts. It’s being framed as a crisis but it isn’t; it is a correction. For years, production has outpaced real demand, forecasts were optimis...

By Greg Dillon #GreatDrams
The whisky industry has always moved in cycles of overproduction then correction then rebalance followed by growth again.
The brands that come out stronger will be the ones that:
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5 of the Top Old School Whisky Bars to Visit in Scotland Whether you’re in the mood to sip on a smoke bomb from Islay, indulge in  a sherry-matured fruity Lowlands expression, or enjoy what will probably be the best Whisky Sour or Old Fashioned you’ll ever ...

We stayed several times at the #TheHighlanderInn in #Craigellachie, #Speyside. And the #MashTun in Aberlour is worth a visit also. By #GreatDrams Greg:
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Been there, seen it, Edradour and Oban distilleries. Edradour near Pitlochry a while ago, in 2002, and Oban on the stunning west coast several times.
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Looking for a Whisky Debate? – Try Bringing Up These 4 Topics If you enjoy talking about your favourite drams, here are 4 topics perfect for a whisky debate.

By Greg #GreatDrams: You can enjoy whisky however you like, whenever you like, pretty much wherever you like.
Ice or no Ice?
Best cask type?
Single malt or blended?
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Enjoy it 13 & 14 maart in #Almelo at #WhiskyWeekendTwente
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5 of the Most Controversial Drams of all Time - GreatDrams Here are 5 of the most controversial drams in history. Full disclosure, not all on the list today are readily available, and I certainly haven’t tried each one.

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While some enjoy a dram on the sweeter side of the scale, others like theirs smoked beyond belief, with so much peat taste to it you’d swear you were tucking into pure earth and bonfire ashes.
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5 of History’s Biggest Whisky Distilling Disasters For today’s blog, I thought I’d go with a more sombre topic and look at some of the biggest whisky distilling disasters in history.

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#Banff Distillery, which was found in picturesque Aberdeenshire #Schotland, is considered by many to be one of the unluckiest distilleries ever founded. Multiple fires, the first one in 1877. Bombing in WW2. Explosions in 1959, 1983
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4 Rare and Popular Oaks Used in Whisky Maturation They say that ‘all good things come to those who wait’ and while that slogan may be associated with another certain alcoholic tipple, I feel it could very easily apply to whisky as well.

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What you may not realise however, is that not all oaks are created equal. There are more than 500 unique species of oak tree around the world..
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The Great Whisky Robberies – Famous Whisky Heists from Over the Years Over the decades, and even the centuries for that matter, whisky has enjoyed a somewhat “questionable” history in the eyes of the law. Over here in the UK, across the gorgeous Scottish countryside, il...

By #GreatDrams
criminals all over the world have targeted whisky, with varying levels of success.
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#Glenglassaugh #PappyVanWinkle #Glenfiddich #JackDaniels

A Quick History of World Whisky Day Taking place on the third Saturday in May, World Whisky Day is a worldwide celebration of the dram we hold so near and dear.

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The world’s very first World Whisky Day took place in March 2012, and was organized by a 21-year-old student at the University of Aberdeen, by the name of Blair Bowman.
He created a website pushing #WorldWhiskyDay, on the third Saturday in May
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How to Nose Your Whisky Like a Pro and Why It Really Matters - GreatDrams The more I learned about whisky, the more I discovered just how important nosing is. For me, it’s part of the journey and when it comes to enjoying whisky, it’s every bit as important as that first si...

By #GreatDrams
The more I learned about whisky, the more I discovered just how important nosing is. For me, it’s part of the journey and when it comes to enjoying whisky, it’s every bit as important as that first sip.
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4 Whiskies for People That Don’t Like Whisky If you’re not sure about whisky, or if you’re simply trying to convert a non-whisky drinker into a whisky lover then here are 4 whiskies that are great for people that don’t like whisky.

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If somebody’s first introduction to Scotch is through a peated dram, if they don’t enjoy the smoky peat flavour then it’s likely to be game over for their whisky journey.
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What NOT to Buy for a Whisky Lover in 2025 For a whisky lover, whisky is of course the ultimate gift, but if you look at things from a different perspective, what are some of the things you shouldn’t get a whisky lover?

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Without wanting to sound like an ungrateful brat, there are a few obscure whisky-related items I’ve been gifted over the years that are currently gathering dust in my spare room.
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5 Most Famous Whisky Drinkers in History A fine glass of whisky is one of the greatest pleasures in life. There’s no finer feeling after a long day than kicking off your shoes, setting down on your favourite chair, and pouring yourself a gla...

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Churchill was recognisable not only for his love of cigars, but also for his fondness for a wee dram or two of whisky.
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From Blenders to Barrel Makers: Meet the Unsung Heroes of the Whisky World - GreatDrams When singing the praises of a fine Scotch, or indeed, any dram for that matter, it’s often the blenders or Master Blenders that get much of the praise.

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For today’s article, I’m looking at the unsung heroes of the #whiskyworld.

#Farmers.
As mentioned, the first step in producing a fine whisky is planting the seeds of the grains.
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