Archive for Staff Picks category

As winter's embrace tightens and festive lights twinkle, there's something magical about sharing an exceptional whisky. This Christmas, we've curated four remarkable spirits that embody both luxury and warmth - perfect for sophisticated entertaining or those precious moments of solitary indulgence. While these selections represent exceptional craftsmanship, they remain within reach, each offering a unique expression of holiday opulence without breaking the bank.

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We’re not diving into full holiday mode just yet, but here at Whisky Marketplace HQ, we're definitely feeling the chill in the air and noticing the early sunsets. Naturally, our minds are drifting to cozy, fireside drams—the kind that warm you up from the inside out.

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We’ve been quite Scotch focussed in recent months. So this month we thought we’d turn our attention across the Irish Sea to a quartet of whiskeys from the Emerald Isle. An unusual Rye from Powers, something very special from Redbreast and a couple of Spots from that clever Mitchell clan.

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At Whisky Marketplace, we love discovering exceptional bottles that stand out for their flavour, craftsmanship, and uniqueness. This month, our picks include a standout Irish whiskey and three remarkable Scottish single malts. From Jameson’s rich and smooth Black Barrel to innovative releases from Bowmore, Glenmorangie, and Ardbeg. Remarkable whiskies that offer something for every palate, from rich, full-bodied expressions to innovative collaborations.

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Welcome to this month’s Staff Picks. As usual, we've curated four standout selections. We journey to the Isle of Arran with the Arran 11 Year Old Barrel Bonfire Signature Series Edition 2, next we’re off to Japan with Ichiro’s Malt Double Distilleries, followed by a trip to the Highlands with anCnoc 2007 13 Year Old - Spirit of Art 2020. Lastly, we stop off on Islay with the Ardbeg Vintage Y2K 23 Year Old - a taste of history, celebrating a new era of production from the millennium year.

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Explore this month's Staff Picks, featuring four exceptional whiskies. The bold Dalmore Port Wood Reserve, the exciting re-release Laphroaig 18 Year Old, the elegant Glenfiddich Perpetual Collection Vat 1, and the rich Morris Signature Australian Single Malt.

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A fabulous foursome of Scotch whiskies for your this month. Something a little arty from Glen Garioch bottled by Robert Graham. A superb 32 year old from the sadly silent Rosebank stills. An unusual expression from the folks at Ardbeg. And finally a Manzanilla finished dram from Wolfburn. These four whiskies each offer something special, whether it’s a connection to lost distilleries, innovative cask finishes, or artistic collaborations.

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This month, our staff has handpicked exceptional whiskies for your enjoyment. From Glenmorangie's rich 14-year-aged expression, featuring a spectrum of flavors from fruitiness to dark chocolate, to Bruichladdich's farm-to-glass single malt with its juicy fruit and honey notes, each bottle promises a memorable tasting experience.

For a taste of American single malt excellence, try Westland's homage to Pilot barley, offering a blend of apple cider, chamomile tea, and almond flavors. And don't miss Nikka The Grain's creamy texture and complex aromas, blending Coffey grains and malts for a truly unique whisky journey. Enjoy our staff's curated selections and elevate your whisky experience this month!

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It would be fair to say that over the years we’ve changed our position on the adulteration of whisky. Simply put, we used to be strict whisky purists who considered putting anything other than a drop of water in whisky to be a crime. And as for cooling whisky in any way, we wouldn’t even speak to you if you mentioned it. Well things change, people move on and, frankly, we’ve become quite partial to the occasional whisky cocktail.

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Chocolate makes an obvious Valentine’s present. So does whisky. So how about whisky and chocolate?! We picked out some readily available whiskies and paired them with some interesting chocolates. And some Maltesers! We had one chocolate pick left over - Super Dark Truffles by Vosges - these go with just about any whisky you can think of so we didn’t bother narrowing it down to just one!!!!

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