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news2026-07-04
A Delayed Belfast Whiskey Week Clyde May’s Blind Tasting, 42.4% to 47%,
Ever since the Orange Ogre became POTUS & politicised whiskey with his trade tariffs I’ve not been inclined to purchase any American Whiskey. Clearing out the garage recently however I came across a few unopened samples of Clyde May’s Whiskey from a Belfast Whiskey Week taster pack. That dates the samples back to COVID times … Continue reading A Delayed Belfast Whiskey Week Clyde May’s Blind Tasting, 42.4% to 47%, →
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news2026-07-03
Egan’s Irish Whiskey Iced Tea, Peach vs Lemon, 4.5%
This pair of Egan’s Iced Tea Irish Whiskey RTD – Ready To Drink – cans appeared in my local Dunnes Stores. The RTD category is growing while more traditional styles are stable or slowing. I admire the innovation & inventiveness of Eagan’s to try new styles & formats – even if it’s not one that … Continue reading Egan’s Irish Whiskey Iced Tea, Peach vs Lemon, 4.5% →
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news2026-07-02
Stewart Brewing, St Giles Scotch Ale, 5%
I do like a Scotch Ale. Perhaps it’s fading memories of youthful drinking of 70 & 80 Shillings Ale. Memories can sometimes be a bit unreliable however – as I found out with St Giles Scotch Ale. It ticked all the right boxes. A Craft Brewery on the outskirts of Edinburgh. A dark looking beer … Continue reading Stewart Brewing, St Giles Scotch Ale, 5% →
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news2026-07-01
Muckletoon, Blended Scotch, 46% & Moffat Moonshine, Single Malt Scottish Spirit, 48.5%
I was unaware there was a Distillery in Moffat when I passed through the town. I would have visited – but we had a ferry to catch. Happily the Moffat Toffee Shop was open & I picked up a couple of miniatures to take home with me. Muckletoon is a Blended Scotch presented at 46%, … Continue reading Muckletoon, Blended Scotch, 46% & Moffat Moonshine, Single Malt Scottish Spirit, 48.5% →
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news2026-06-30
Whiplash, Nine Story Pagoda, Pineapple & Thai Basil Sour, 3.8%
My local Petrol Station doubles as a corner shop when I run out of milk. They stock a fine selection of Craft Beer too & I often pick one up when I’m in. Today’s pick was a Pineapple & Thai Basil Sour from Dublin based brewery Whiplash. They’ve collaborated with a nearby Asian restaurant called … Continue reading Whiplash, Nine Story Pagoda, Pineapple & Thai Basil Sour, 3.8% →
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news2026-06-29
Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 127, Redshank
For those of an ornithological stint – that’s feathered bird watching to those not in the know – there’s a Redshank Irish Whiskey out in the wild. Now the real live Redshanks are a common sight round the coastline of Ireland. They’re a wading bird with a distinctive alarm call & like rocky shores. Meanwhile … Continue reading Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 127, Redshank →
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news2026-06-28
Siskin, Steilhead Cider, 6%, Scotland
Another of my Moffat Toffee Shop purchases. Steilhead had a number of their Ciders in the sweetie shop. All of them featured bright & life-like drawings of garden birds on the bottle labels that certainly attracted me to them. I went for Siskin in the end as it promised Dry, Crisp & Refreshingly Sharp on … Continue reading Siskin, Steilhead Cider, 6%, Scotland →
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news2026-06-27
Jarl, Citra Session Blonde, 3.8%, The Law, North Berwick
I’d been up the Law So refreshments in The Law were deemed suitable. A branded glass of Jarl Citra Session Blonde from Fyne Ales on tap was chosen. Pours a bright fresh looking golden colour. Suitably noses of soft citrusy notes with a touch of maltiness. Soft & smooth palate – not really giving much … Continue reading Jarl, Citra Session Blonde, 3.8%, The Law, North Berwick →
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news2026-06-26
Vault City, Cloudy Lemonade, 4.2% & Triple Fruited Mango, 4.8%
Scottish Sour specialists Vault City have expanded out of their Edinburgh base & now have a listing with Tesco Ireland. I’ve tried a few of their fun brews before – read my blog here – over In Scotland so was happy to pick up these two in my local Tesco. Cloudy Lemonade at 4.2% & … Continue reading Vault City, Cloudy Lemonade, 4.2% & Triple Fruited Mango, 4.8% →
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news2026-06-25
Titan Beer, 8%, Ukraine
There’s a bit of a thing for strong beers – specifically lagers – emanating from Eastern Europe. This category was traditionally crowned by Tennents Super T in my part of the world – although today’s version is called Tennents Extra at 9%. Meanwhile this Titan comes in at 8% & I picked it up in … Continue reading Titan Beer, 8%, Ukraine →
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news2026-06-24
Clan Fraser, Blended Scotch, 40%
I’d already decided before doing my highly enjoyable tour of The Borders Distillery that their Clan Fraser naggin would be my purchase. You don’t get many choices in this package size, so when available – I snap them up. Clan Fraser is a sourced Blend for The Borders to establish markets & contacts in advance … Continue reading Clan Fraser, Blended Scotch, 40% →
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news2026-06-23
The Dublin Pub, Donal Fallon
This book is a pictorial tour of Dublin Pubs not necessary chosen for their range of drinks – more because of their historical, artistic, literary & musical connections of times past & present. There are many stories within. The Brazen Head – for example – where both spies & participants of the 1798 Rebellion hung … Continue reading The Dublin Pub, Donal Fallon →
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news2026-06-22
Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 126, Oceanus Hibernicus
A brand that appears to be dividing opinion is Oceanus Hibernicus. On the one hand it has won a Blended Malt award at the World Whiskies Awards & favorable reviews from punters. On the other side folks dislike it. I’m not sure if the basis for the dislike is the in the nature of the … Continue reading Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 126, Oceanus Hibernicus →
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news2026-06-21
Thatchers Zero, Somerset Cider, 0%
The Non-Alcoholic market continues to grow despite lagging sales in Alcoholic Beverages. Any Beer or Cider manufacturer without a product in the NA category is missing out. I came across Thatchers Zero Somerset Cider when up in Scotland recently & decided to give it a taste. Thatchers are easily available everywhere in the UK from … Continue reading Thatchers Zero, Somerset Cider, 0% →
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news2026-06-20
Schiehallion Craft Lager, 4.8%, Scotland
I have been to the top of Schiehallion many years ago. It’s an iconic mountain in the Highlands of Scotland. It also happens to be the name of a Craft Lager from Harviestoun Brewery. I occasionally order it on finding it for old times sake. The restaurant I was in happily served it in the … Continue reading Schiehallion Craft Lager, 4.8%, Scotland →
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news2026-06-19
A Visit To The Borders Distillery, Hawick
The Borders area of Scotland isn’t renowned for whisky distillation – although there are now a few on the go. Nor does it have the caché of Speyside. But as I was in the environs I thought a visit to The Borders Distillery in Hawick was overdue. Unlike other distilleries, Borders released a Workshop Series … Continue reading A Visit To The Borders Distillery, Hawick →
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news2026-06-18
Shelf Space on a Carrefour Supermarket in Toulouse
I was in France for the fabulous Toulouse Whisky Festival 2026. Part of my research involved popping into a nearby Carrefour supermarket to browse the spirits shelves to see what was on them. Primarily I was checking out the Irish brands & I was reasonably pleased with the showing. The top shelf in the first … Continue reading Shelf Space on a Carrefour Supermarket in Toulouse →
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news2026-06-17
Berry Bros & Rudd, Miniature Pack Blind Tasting, 2 x Speyside, 1 x Islay, 1 x Irish, Single Malts, 44.2% to 48.2%
This Berry Bros & Rudd selection pack was specifically chosen for a Blind Tasting session. Coming from such a long-standing independent bottler of fine repute I’m sure the contents are all of good quality & taste. It’s down to personal preference as to which one will float your boat the most. For my palate I’m … Continue reading Berry Bros & Rudd, Miniature Pack Blind Tasting, 2 x Speyside, 1 x Islay, 1 x Irish, Single Malts, 44.2% to 48.2% →
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news2026-06-16
Solway Spirits, Golden Rum, 40%, Scotland
There’s a bit of a Rum Revival going on in Scotland. A number of distilleries have sprung up in the last few years making Scottish Rum from imported molasses. There’s even an annual Scottish Rum Festival for those keen to sample the delights of this growing category! Check out their Facebook page here. On my … Continue reading Solway Spirits, Golden Rum, 40%, Scotland →
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news2026-06-15
Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 125, Innis & Gunn
It might seem odd to do an Irish Whiskey Around The World on a beer – but hear me out. Well known Scottish brewers Innis & Gunn have specialised in Barrel Aged Beers & clearly had to have an Irish Whiskey Cask version in their range. I never actually saw this bottle for sale in … Continue reading Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 125, Innis & Gunn →
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news2026-06-14
Thistly Cross, Elderflower Scottish Cider, 3.4%
There’s a number of flavoured ciders on the market. They use additional fruits or flowers as well as the apple base to give a different taste profile. Elderflower is one such example & it generally produces a drinking experience I enjoy. Scottish Cider maker Thistly Cross have a version that I picked up when on … Continue reading Thistly Cross, Elderflower Scottish Cider, 3.4% →
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news2026-06-13
Whiskey Live Dublin, 2026
After catching flights for a couple of Whisky Shows around various European venues it was extremely pleasant to attend Whiskey Live Dublin 2026 & be able to get the train home. Despite the lull in sales I was very happy to engage & taste a few new entrants to the Irish Whiskey category at the … Continue reading Whiskey Live Dublin, 2026 →
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A Delayed Belfast Whiskey Week Clyde May’s Blind Tasting, 42.4% to 47%,

Egan’s Irish Whiskey Iced Tea, Peach vs Lemon, 4.5%

Stewart Brewing, St Giles Scotch Ale, 5%

Muckletoon, Blended Scotch, 46% & Moffat Moonshine, Single Malt Scottish Spirit, 48.5%

Whiplash, Nine Story Pagoda, Pineapple & Thai Basil Sour, 3.8%

Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 127, Redshank

Siskin, Steilhead Cider, 6%, Scotland

Jarl, Citra Session Blonde, 3.8%, The Law, North Berwick

Vault City, Cloudy Lemonade, 4.2% & Triple Fruited Mango, 4.8%

Titan Beer, 8%, Ukraine

Clan Fraser, Blended Scotch, 40%

The Dublin Pub, Donal Fallon

Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 126, Oceanus Hibernicus

Thatchers Zero, Somerset Cider, 0%

Schiehallion Craft Lager, 4.8%, Scotland

A Visit To The Borders Distillery, Hawick

Shelf Space on a Carrefour Supermarket in Toulouse

Berry Bros & Rudd, Miniature Pack Blind Tasting, 2 x Speyside, 1 x Islay, 1 x Irish, Single Malts, 44.2% to 48.2%

Solway Spirits, Golden Rum, 40%, Scotland

Irish Whiskey Around The World, No 125, Innis & Gunn

Thistly Cross, Elderflower Scottish Cider, 3.4%

Whiskey Live Dublin, 2026