Are you looking for whiskey gifts for dad ahead of Father’s Day? We have you covered! As Father’s Day 2021 fast approaches, here’s our top ten list of whiskey gift ideas that he’s bound to love. 1: Chocisky, Chocolates To Go With Whisky, £8 A great gift in their own right, or the perfect addition to a bundle of presents, Chocisky have a range of special chocolates each designed to be paired with a particular Scotch whisky region. They also have chocolates to pair with English, Welsh and Japanese whiskies. Presented in a smart tin containing 50 to 60 tasting disks, they cost £8 each. You ..read more

One of our favourite new independent bottlers of 2020 was Roger’s Whisky Company. We loved both the design of his bottle, and the whisky itself; you can read our review of Roger Whisky Company’s 12 year old Coal Ila here. So, we got together, virtually, with founder Roger Tan to get to know him, and his whiskies, a bit better. TopWhiskies: Roger, thanks for joining us; it’s a shame we can’t do this interview over a dram together, but it’s good to speak virtually. Roger Tan: Thanks so much for having me! I’m really proud to have my new whisky brand already listed on your website. What was your ..read more

The Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malts are some of the most sought-after and collectible bottles of Macallan in existence. The series spans 21 years and 16 vintages. Since the series began in 1983 the scarcity of these whiskies has increased, so too has their value.  In this article we will sum up with everything that you need to know about the Macallan 25 Year Old Anniversary Malts, whether you are a collector, investor, a Macallan fanatic, or a curious reader. Read on to find out more about: An introduction to the Anniversary Malts background The facts and figures Prices and values ..read more

I love a single malt neat. But, I also love whisky cocktails. They enhance, and elaborate on, flavour profiles and they can be, frankly, delicious. So in this blog I’m going to talk about one of the best whisky cocktails out there: The Whiskey Sour. WHAT IS A WHISKEY SOUR? A whiskey sour is a short cocktail made with whiskey, usually a bourbon. It’s part of a family of cocktails called ‘the sours’. As the name would suggest, this category of cocktails all include a sour component, which is usually citrus. They are one of the oldest cocktails, and are mentioned as far back as Jerry Thomas’s 186 ..read more

The first whisky I bought was from Tesco. In fact, for many years I’d regularly scan the aisle of Tesco for new whiskies to try. They have a decent range of single malts to explore as you enter the world of scotch, and there are often some decent Tesco whisky offers and deals available. But where do you start? What single malt should you go for? If you’re looking to try something other than the mainstays of Famous Grouse, Chivas Regal, Jameson, or Jack Daniels, then you’re in the right place. Here are my top ten best Tesco single malt whisky recommendations, in alphabetical order and ..read more

The Scottish city of Perth was once the blending capital of the world. However, as whisky bottlers moved away over the past century in pursuit of less rural settings, the city of Perth slowly became the forgotten whisky city. Old Perth was a lost blended whisky that was originally created by the fiercely proud Perthshire family, The Thomsons. It was the family’s blender, Peter Thomson, who originally produced the blend. In honour of Peter, not only does every box of old Perth carry his family’s name, but also Old Perth “The Original” is named to reflect the whisky Peter created all those years ..read more

The Morrison family have a connection with Islay that goes back generations, across brokers, blenders, bottlers and of course distillers. They want to share their family’s story with you, and some of the finest Islay whiskies they look after. William Walker One of the best whisky brokers of his era, William Walker’s connection with Islay began through his close work with various distilleries on the Islay, even advocating on behalf of the Islay whisky trade to American businesses on the repeal of US prohibition in 1933. Walker grew very found of Islay, where he eventually bought a home, and pla ..read more

One of our favourite new independent bottlers of 2020 was Roger’s Whisky Company. We loved both the design of his bottle, and the whisky itself; you can read our review of Roger Whisky Company’s 12 year old Coal Ila here. So, we got together, virtually, with founder Roger Tan to get to know him, and his whiskies, a bit better. TopWhiskies: Roger, thanks for joining us; it’s a shame we can’t do this interview over a dram together, but it’s good to speak virtually. Roger Tan: Thanks so much for having me! I’m really proud to have my new whisky brand already listed on your website. What was your ..read more

Dr Jack Ó’Sé is a modest gentleman, with an extraordinary CV. Half a dozen degrees, from a PhD to an MBA. He studied philosophy and theology, and entered training to become a catholic priest. He’s as comfortable with an IT database, as he is teaching students. But there’s one aspect of his career that is particularly interesting, to us. He is an industry veteran with decades of experience in Irish whiskey. A true master of his art – Dr Jack is a distiller, teacher and above all, whiskey lover. Jack began his career in the spirits industry in 1979, joining Ceimici Teoranta (The Irish Alcohol Co ..read more

Let’s start with the basics, what is Sailor’s Home?  Sailor’s Home Irish Whiskey is a contemporary, premium whiskey brand from Limerick which consists of three expressions - The Journey, The Haven and The Horizon, linked by the desire to explore the boundaries of flavour. Crafted by renowned Master Whiskey Maker Dr Jack Ó’Sé. Sailor’s Home is made in Ireland but shaped by the world, with its distinct flavours created using an adventurous approach to blending, ageing and finishing.  And what is the inspiration behind Sailor’s Home? Is there a real ‘Sailor’s Home’? Sailor’s Home Irish ..read more