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December 16 2022

Tasting At Taylors – The Lafite Of Portugal

Port

  Sometimes it takes a tasting at a winery, to remined you not just how special they are, but exactly…

Written by Chris Kelly

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December 16 2022

A Tasting of Dal Forno Amarone

Amarone

In November, I was treated to a tasting of Dal Forno Amarone and Valpolicella courtesy of the UK importer, Pol…

Written by Chris Kelly

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December 22 2022

Dom Perignon – A Champagne Icon

Champagne

The most famous of Champagnes and one of the most recognisable brands on the planet, Dom Perignon is emblematic of…

Written by Chris Kelly

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January 20 2023

The Macallan – Profile of a Scotch Whisky Icon

Whisky

The Macallan is synonymous not just with whisky, but with prestige and luxury across the globe.   Macallan is a…

Written by Chris Kelly

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February 2 2023

Springbank – A Unique Whisky Distillery

Whisky

Springbank, a name that evokes memories of the most unforgettable, gently smoky, incredibly complex drams for many whisky lovers. Located…

Written by Chris Kelly

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February 6 2023

The View of The Critics on The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage

Italy

2018 Brunello di Montalcino. We are starting to see releases of the 2018 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany’s world-renowned…

Written by Chris Kelly

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February 7 2023

Glen Grant of Speyside – A Scotch Whisky Profile

Whisky

Glen Grant is located in the beautiful Speyside town of Rothes. It was founded by brothers John and James Grant…

Written by Chris Kelly

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February 13 2023

A Spectacular Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting

California

Spottswoode’s wines are rightly revered. Among the finest reds made in the Napa Valley, these Cabernet Sauvignons have achieved cult…

Written by Chris Kelly

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February 14 2023

The Best Wines Ever Made – A List of Some of the Finest Wines Ever Put Under cork

Wine

What are the best wines ever made? A recent team dinner brought up the question of what are the greatest…

Written by Chris Kelly

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February 15 2023

Yamazaki Whisky – From Japan’s Most Famous Whisky Distillery

Whisky

Yamazaki is Japan’s most famous whisky distillery. Located in Shimamoto in Osaka province, just outside of Kyoto, Yamazaki is Japan’s…

Written by Chris Kelly

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February 24 2023

Bowmore – Islay’s Oldest Distillery

Whisky

Bowmore Whisky: Profound and Collectable Scotch From Islay   The Bowmore whisky distillery is historic. It is believed to have…

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March 10 2023

The Abreu 2018s – Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Of The Very Top Tier

California

In February this year, we were invited to taste the magnificent 2018s from Abreu courtesy of the UK importer, Pol…

Written by Chris Kelly

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March 10 2023

Ardbeg – Distillery Profile

Whisky

Ardbeg: A peaty, smokey Scotch Whisky from Islay.   Located on the island of Islay. Ardbeg is renowned not just…

Written by Chris Kelly

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March 16 2023

The Best of The Andes: A Trip to Zuccardi of Argentina and Chadwick of Chile

Argentina

In February of 2023, a lucky member of the team travelled to South America as a guest of importer Hatch…

Written by Chris Kelly

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March 17 2023

Glenfiddich – Widely credited with creating the modern single malt Scotch whisky

Whisky

The Glenfiddich distillery sits in the glen of the River Fiddich on the northern edge of Dufftown in Speyside. It…

Written by Chris Kelly

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March 21 2023

Karuizawa – An iconic closed distillery

Whisky

Karuizawa - Japan's Smallest Distillery, Closed in 2000 Founded in 1955, Karuizawa was known as the smallest distillery in Japan,…

Written by Chris Kelly

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