Whiski News — 2021JUN

Whisky Tastings

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Whisky Tastings

Our whisky tastings are available for booking again! If you would like to talk about tastings feel free to pop into the shop or give us a call on 0131 225 1532.   You can also view the next few months scheduled tastings on eventbrite:   Introduction to Whisky: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-whisky-tasting-tickets-142875521531   Whisky and Cheese: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whisky-and-cheese-tasting-tickets-142884813323   Whisky and Chocolate: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/whisky-and-chocolate-tasting-tickets-142880510453   We look forward to hosting you soon.   Slainte Mhath!

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Timorous Beastie 10 Review

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Timorous Beastie 10 Review

Today we shall be having a look at the new Timorous Beastie 10 year old from Douglas Laing. This is a Highland blended malt that typically includes the likes of Dalmore, Glengoyne and Glen Garioch. The mouse on the label is a tip of the cap to the Robert Burns poem, to a mouse. This blended malt was aged in ex bourbon casks and bottled at 46.8%. The nose opens with apple pie filling and pears. Hints of icing sugar and caramelised apples come through. Little drop of water brings out even more sugar notes. The palate brings a more...

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