Marcus and I recently renewed our membership of the Scottish Malt Whisky Society. It’s a whisky club that started out in 1983 with a few friends in Edinburgh sharing single cask whisky and exploring the flavours. They are a global whisky club with over 41,000 members worldwide. We hope to be able to take guests to either Edinburgh (which is
A great way to start the year, 3 nights in Speyside for our first Scotland Whisky Tour of 2025. After picking up my group of 4 at Edinburgh Airport we headed north for a quick lunch in Pitlochry and then a drop in visit at Dalwhinnie Distillery. After a few drams it was on to our whisky inn for 3
Marcus and I spent New Year in Scotland in a Victorian castle, see some of our photos: Stonefield Castle on the west coast
A memorable week visiting Speyside and Highlands Distilleries … One of my favourite jobs is as the driver for the esteemed whisky writer Ingvar Ronde. He normally visits Scotland twice a year to do research for his next edition of The Malt Whisky Yearbook. Last week we visited many Speyside Distilleries and Highland Distilleries, the highlight for
Whisky or Whiskey? Scotch or Single Malt? Is it whisky or whiskey, Scotch or single malt? Should we have called our company Scotch Whisky Tours? Whisky has many names reflecting a long and winding history of everyone’s favourite spirit. The variations in terminology often leave even seasoned enthusiasts wondering which is which. At its core, the distinction between “whisky”
Scotland’s whisky-making tradition is deeply rooted in its diverse landscapes, each imparting unique characteristics to the spirits produced there. The distinct whisky regions of Scotland offer a rich tapestry of flavours, aromas, and production methods that have evolved over centuries. From the gentle lowlands to the rugged islands, each area contributes its own personality to the world of Scotch whisky,