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Author: johnormston
Make mine a double
Port Ellen and Brora were, until recently, two of the most revered 'lost' distilleries in the global spirits industry. Closed in 1983, the whiskies they produced have become some of the most highly prized and sought after single malts in the world, elevating the ghost distilleries to cult status amongst whisky enthusiasts and collectors. Following… Continue reading Make mine a double
Angels, I want my whisky back 🙏
If you’re lucky enough to receive a promotional sample of whisky, don’t make the same mistake I did. Around 15 years ago, when I was writing all of Bowmore’s packaging copy, I was commissioned to pen a very special booklet for an even more special single malt. Laid down on 29 March 1969, this particular… Continue reading Angels, I want my whisky back 🙏
Telling tales
Scottish Gaelic for ‘monster’, Uile-bheist (pronounced EWL-uh-Vehst) is a new, low carbon craft distillery, brewery and visitor experience in the heart of Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands. Rising from the banks of the mighty River Ness, close to where legend tells us Saint Columba once banished a certain “water monster” back into the river,… Continue reading Telling tales
Mastering smoke
In April, I was fortunate enough to visit the whisky isle of Islay on a project for soon to be reopened Port Ellen Distillery. While there, I made the most of the opportunity – and the glorious weather – to ‘bag’ a few of the other distilleries I’ve written for over the years, including the… Continue reading Mastering smoke
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