Malt Mileage
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Malt Mileage is an Australian blog about whisky, whiskey, and other spirits. Read and enjoy anecdotes, stories and experiences about Whiskey. Hi, I'm Angelo. I'm a drink writer and have contributed to books about Whiskey. This blog documents my journey, as I continue to explore the magnificent world of whisk(e)y and other spirits.
Malt Mileage
7M ago
Not that long ago, it was unusual to easily find single malt whisky made outside of Scotland or Ireland. Now, we are spoilt for choice with single malt from all corners of the world being stacked on bottle shop shelves and available to buy online. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States, Israel, Taiwan, England ..read more
Malt Mileage
7M ago
A number of months ago Tourism Ireland hosted an online event and tasting, in which it showcased some of Ireland’s tastiest exports. We received a hamper of goodies from Taste Ireland (including Irish “shamrock” flavoured crisps, biscuits and tea) and four bottles of alcohol to try: Jameson Black Barrel, Bushmills Black Bush, Teeling BlackPitts, and ..read more
Malt Mileage
7M ago
Trying Two Gems in Callington Mill Distillery's "Leap of Faith" Series: Quintessence and Entropy ..read more
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7M ago
Since Starward came onto the Australian whisky scene it has released numerous creative expressions which have been met with increasing fanfare, and nowadays fans of the brand need to join a ballot for the chance to secure some of Starward’s most sought-after expressions. One such expression is Starward’s new release, “Tawny #2”. I had the ..read more
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7M ago
Swift + Moore have curated a number of festive themed cocktails to help spread Christmas cheer, and they sure do sound delicious! Obviously, many of these recipes make use of Swift + Moore’s portfolio of beverages such as Smokehead and Edinburgh Gin. Both brands are owned by Ian MacLeod Distillers in Scotland, who also own ..read more
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7M ago
In this post I review the Chivas Regal Mizunara blended Scotch whisky ..read more
Malt Mileage
7M ago
After a (very) long break it is great to be blogging again. You’ve probably noticed that the site has been down for a while. Well, now it is back online! Before going offline earlier this year my blog had about 388,000 visits from all around the world. Thanks for clicking through to read about my ..read more
Malt Mileage
7M ago
A few years ago my wife and I went on a road trip through Scotland, passing through the picturesque highlands, glens, and, most memorably, the extinct supervolcano at Glen Coe. It was green, lush, mountainous and pristine, which was basically everything I imagined Scotland would be. One thing that reminds me of that Scottish road ..read more
Malt Mileage
7M ago
The story of the Hellyer’s Road distillery starts near an Australian town called Bernie, which is near the northwest coast of Tasmania. In 1827 Henry Hellyer cleared bushland near Bernie to create a trail which later became a road. In 1999 a group of dairy farmers established a whisky distillery on that road, and they ..read more