Distilleries here on the stormy sea coast of Sutherland were forever few and far between, yet malt whisky enthusiasts have always championed Clynelish™ over many more famous names. When the original distillery was built in 1819 by the future Duke of Sutherland, the quality of Clynelish™ whisky was so prized that only private customers were supplied. Over the years, Clynelish™ has continued to be held in high regard by experts. …Read More
Caol Ila
Nestled in a hidden cove near Port Askaig, the Caol Ila (pronounced “Cull Eela”) distillery sent its whisky to market by sea for over a hundred years. Sniff the air over a glass and smoky, sea-fresh aromas recall an age, not so long ago, when fishing and cutting peat were the traditional occupations in this part of Scotland. Few men make a living cutting peat on the island today, but …Read More
Lagavulin
Islay has been cradle to many things, early Christianity for one. But it is in malt whisky distilling that this fertile island, some twenty miles by twenty-five, has found its modern vocation. Here, in the still mainly Gaelic speaking community around Port Ellen, on the island’s south eastern shores, twelve men today craft pungent, dark Lagavulin™, made on this historic site at least since 1816. The sea has shaped everything …Read More
Glenkinchie
Glenkinchie lies, as the name might suggest, in a glen of the Kinchie Burn near the village of Pencaitland, East Lothian. It is situated about 15 miles from Edinburgh. The distillery is set in farmland. The name ‘Kinchie’ is a corruption of ‘De Quincy’, the original owners of the land. Its origins date back to around 1825 when it was founded by brothers John and George Rate. The original name …Read More
Dalwhinnie
When the water you start with comes from the highest mountain source of any malt, you expect something rather fine. And Dalwhinnie™, for whisky writer Roger Voss a “surprisingly soft whisky…from Scotland’s highest, most remote distillery”, does not disappoint. The source, Lochan an Doire-Uaine, (Gaelic for “lake in the green grove”), lies at 2,000 feet in the Drumochter Hills. From it, all the pure spring water used in distilling Dalwhinnie™ …Read More
Cragganmore
Original Cragganmore owner, ‘Big’ John Smith choose the distillery’s private location high on the Spey for a few great reasons. Barley is naturally a major crop in the area, the presence of Scotland’s fastest flowing river – together with peat from the uplands to the south is what lured Smith to this ideal location along with access to Strathspey railway line. The perfect place for the perfect distillery. And who …Read More
Carlsberg
Carlsberg is the No1 selling Beer in Cyprus and one of the fastest growing beer brands worldwide. It is a Danish Pilsner, synonymous with international sports and music sponsorship that is popular with regular and occasional beer drinkers of all ages. Since 1969, Carlsberg has been brewed and bottled locally in Cyprus by Photos Photiades Breweries Ltd – proud of the fact that it holds the first-ever brewing license awarded by …Read More
Leon
Leon beer is back to remind us life’s true values of the past as well as to enjoy simple things in life. LEON beer is a top quality product that is brewed using the very high standards of raw material selection and processing as Carlsberg beer. Two types of the highest quality malts (lager and dark roasted malt) are used for making LEON offering a distinguished malty character to the …Read More
Krauzer Bräu
Krauzer Bräu has all the fundamental characteristics of a great beer, offering a full, rich flavor that is both balanced and complex. Copper colored pour with a thick, off white head. Light aroma carries toasty malt to the nose. The toasty sweet malt continues through the flavor with the first sip. Hops are subdued but balanced – the hop bitterness is firm. Spices don’t show up till the end. It …Read More
Guinness
In 1759 Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on a disused brewery at St James’ Gate, Dublin. It cost him an initial £100 with an annual rent of £45. The history of this iconic brand and world leading stout is a compelling story of invention, passion and belief. Famous for its Irish provenance and exceptional colour, this most prestigious of black beers is brewed in over 50 countries and …Read More