Cat Marney, Author at Whisky Foundation

The Best Independent Bottlings of 2021

Cask 88, Gleann Mor, Independent Bottling, Learn Whisky, Opinion, Scottish History, Whisky Foundation Bottle Guide, Whisky History

Posted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 by Cat Marney

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Dec

According to Whisky Foundation Independent bottlings are often the most impressive whiskies on your shelf. Bottlers like Gordon and Macphail, Gleann Mór and Cask 88 provide the kind of alternative expressions (in age, maturation type etc.) that we whisky lovers get very excited about. They have an excellent eye when it comes to whisky and […]

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Wine Cask Whiskies

Highlands, Independent Bottling, Learn Whisky, Opinion, Recommendations, Scottish History, Speyside

Posted on September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 by Cat Marney

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Sep

The Grape and the Grain – ‘Are you a whisky drinker?’ – ‘No, I am more of a brandy/red wine/cognac lover, myself.’ A common situation we whisky fans find ourselves in. Why one or the other? Can’t both go together? Never mix the grape and the grain, they say. Wisdom passed down by your ancestors. […]

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Whisky for Fathers!

Speyside, Whisky News

Posted on June 22, 2021June 22, 2021 by Cat Marney

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Jun

Do you have a dad and love whisky? Does your dad even also love whisky? We want to hear from you. With June being the month to celebrate Fathers, it’s time to think about how you’re going to show dad how much he means to you. This year, we’ve made things easy for you by running […]

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The History of The Macallan

Uncategorized

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Cat Marney

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Apr

Many of us have fallen in love with The Macallan whisky for its sleek design, rich but subtle flavours, and all-round great taste. Yet, though we can tell you a lot about the maturation style and various designs, we perhaps don’t know as much about the history of The Macallan. I certainly didn’t! So we […]

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Keeping A Whisky Drinker Entertained in Lockdown

Independent Bottling, Interview, Islands, Islay, Opinion, Recommendations, Whisky News

Posted on January 21, 2021January 21, 2021 by Cat Marney

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Jan

What whisky entertainment is there in LOCKDOWN!? What is a whisky fan to do!? Soon, we will all have experienced a whole year without Busy, boozy whisky festivals for discoveries both whisky and people shaped. Tasting evenings attended with friends, where old favourites find a new depth. Going to our local bar to sample some […]

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Whisky Foundation’s 12 Ideal Christmas Whiskies – The Ones To Have With a Meal

Highlands, Independent Bottling, Islands, Islay, Lowlands, Opinion, Recommendations, Scottish History, Seasonal, Speyside, Whisky News

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 by Cat Marney

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Dec

In Scotland we have the very useful phrase ‘your coat is on a shoogly peg’ …which means that things are uncertain for you. It would be true to say that we’re all on a shoogly peg this year. Even Christmas is on a peg with a bit of a wobble. I am here to tell […]

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Port, Portugal and Port Finished Whisky

Opinion, Port Finished Whisky, Recommendations, Scottish History, Uncategorized, Whisky Foundation Bottle Guide, Whisky History

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Cat Marney

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Sep

Portugal – oh troubled nation of beaches and wine – what will happen next? When Portugal was taken off of the ‘No Go’ list seats on planes sold faster than limited edition Springbanks. As a whisky drinker I particularly treasured this news. Why? Well, whisky and port – Scotland and Portugal – overlap in interesting […]

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