Last time we gave a book away it was to celebrate Ian Buxtons great little book “101 Whiskies to Try Before You Die” because we liked it so much. This time around we have a book that is 400% better (or bigger at least). This time we are doing it…

One of the hottest most talked about topics of late has been the new startup website, whisky blender. We love the concept, the design and the execution of this venture. We can see the aspiration and the spirit of adventure in the site that reminds us a lot of what…

Today we are happy to bring you some news from the World of Diageo (a company whiskytimes is just getting to know). This month they are releaseing their yearly Special Release Whiskies which made up from a range of single malt bottlings. Sometimes these things can be a publicity stunt,…

During a recent trip to London I had my eyes opened to how good blended whisky can actually be. I was particularly blown away by the Grants 18. So with that in mind I have a bottle of Black Grouse as recommended in #101 whiskies to try before you die’…

3 months have passed since I tumbled down that rabbit hole into this fascinating whisky wonderland. As each day passes I feel it is more and more important to encourage others to embark on their very own expeditions of whisky discovery. It has been quite a journey so far, meeting…

The Nikka Distilling Co. Ltd produce this blended whisky from the recently troubled Japan who just had their third large earth quake. WhiskyTimes contributor James has bought a bottle of the “SPIRIT OF UNITY Blended Malt” and we encourage you to do so to until it is sold out. However,…