There’s a great blog post about packaging design and antique bottles, inspired by this monstrosity from Highland Park. After seeing the packaging design for Highland Park 50 year old it made me think back to the days that I don't actually have any memories of; the days when there wasn't a bunch of goofy stuff on a… Continue reading Whisky bottle design insanity
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Finland: Winter Warmth And Whisky
I’m across in Finland at the moment for a project based on The Kalevala. Luckily for me, I have a good friend, Tomas, who’s kindly putting me up during my stay, thus reducing the not-insubstantial cost of living whilst over here. He’s also responsible for some of the best photography I’ve seen, and having offered… Continue reading Finland: Winter Warmth And Whisky
Tour of Jura
We were really on Jura for the whisky, but the island itself was as much the star attraction. I thought you might like to see a few of the snaps we took on our tour around… Press play, then click the little ‘arrows’ button on the bottom right hand side to see the shots full-screen.
Jamie on island life
Jamie works at the Isle of Jura distillery, and lives on the island. We asked him for a chat, just to get a different take on life on Jura. Apparently it isn’t all ceilidhs, venison and gorgeous whisky. Some people even entertain the idea of leaving. But just for a while. You always come back… Continue reading Jamie on island life
And that's what it's all about
I experienced my first ceilidh (pron. kaylee, apparently) last night. Not having been brought up in the kind of place that has ceilidhs on a regular basis (or indeed, any basis at all), it was something I’d heard of but had not experienced. I thought I had a fair idea what one might involve. I… Continue reading And that's what it's all about
The problem with that Talisker promotion
I was telling some friends about the Talisker promotion (as you do) and we were meeting in town anyway, so we went down to Bacchus Bar, which is where Clutch and I got our lovely glasses from last night. I asked the woman behind the bar for two Taliskers, and she served them in the… Continue reading The problem with that Talisker promotion
The Talisker Weeble
Talisker have a promotion on at the moment. It started on Saturday, and it’s lasting till Burns Night this Sunday (did we mention there’s a Twhisky event on Sunday?). Buy a glass of Talisker from certain approved outlets (our most convenient approved bar is Bacchus in the Birmingham City Centre), and you’ll receive a free… Continue reading The Talisker Weeble
Tasting notes
I have a Moleskine notebook. I’d wanted one for years, and I could never justify the fact that they are so much more expensive than anything else out there in that category of product. But once I actually bought one in a moment of self-indulgence, I realised what the cost factor was. Moleskine notebooks are… Continue reading Tasting notes
Back for a drink
There’s this sense you get, when you’re talking to someone who knows a little bit more about something you’re interested in, that they have access to something that’s just a little bit outside your reach. Like when you play chess or tennis against someone you know can beat you – but they have to work… Continue reading Back for a drink