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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · 17h

An amazing, old grain whisky from North British and bottled by Little Brown Dog Spirits. #northbritishdistillery #singlegrain #whisky #whiskysaga #littlebrowndogspirits
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North British 1992 Small Batch (Little Brown Dog) — Whisky Saga

North British 1992 Small Batch, 32 YO, 44.2%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · 1d

Whisky Voices interview number 3; this time I chat with Dawn Davies, the queen of The Whisky Show
#dawndaviesmw #thewhiskyshow2025 #whisky #thewhiskyexchange #whiskysaga #scotch
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Whisky Voices: Dawn Davies — Whisky Saga

This interview is part of my ongoing “Whisky Voices” series, where I sit down with leading voices in the whisky world, from distillers and writers to ambassadors and innovators, to capture their unfil...

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · 2d

The second edition of my new series Whisky Voices is here. This time I have had a chat with Yumi Yoshikawa, global brand ambassador for Chichibu Distillery, Japan. #chichibudistillery #chichibuwhisky #japanesewhisky #whisky #whiskysaga
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Whisky Voices: Yumi Yoshikawa — Whisky Saga

This interview is part of my ongoing “Whisky Voices” series, where I sit down with leading voices in the whisky world, from distillers and writers to ambassadors and innovators, to capture their unfil...

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · 3d

Today I'm starting a new series of interviews on the blog; Whisky Voices. The first voice is that of Stewart Buchanan
#whisky #whiskysaga #benriach #glenglassaugh #glendronach #scotch www.whiskysaga.com/blog/whisky-...

Whisky Voices: Stewart Buchanan — Whisky Saga

This interview is the first part of my new “Whisky Voices” series, where I sit down with leading voices in the whisky world, from distillers and writers to ambassadors and innovators, to capture their...

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · 28d

Enjoying Lagg at the Kilmory beach on Isle of Arran #lagg #laggwhisky #scotch #whisky #whiskysaga

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jul 3

Have you heard about the "rye whisky feud" between Canada and the EU? Well, here's a Danish rye - I mean censored - whisky from Stauning. This is the Hardcore Edition! #stauning #whisky #rye #ryewhiskey #nordicwhisky #whiskysaga #denmark
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Stauning Hardcore Edition - Batch #2 - Censored (2025) — Whisky Saga

Stauning Hardcore Edition - Batch #2 - Censored (2025), NAS, 61.1%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jul 3

A new Norwegian single malt from Hiernagla, where all profits will be donated to Free Ukraine. Oh, and by the way - this is a great 1st fill ex-bourbon matured single malt whisky! #hiernagla #whisky #norway #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/hiernag...

Hiernagla Freedom — Whisky Saga

Hiernagla Freedom, 5 YO, 59.9%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jul 2

Fary Lochan is probably my favourite Danish whisky ditillery. Here represented by a lovely 11 YO whisky matured in 1st fill ex-Oloroso sherry hogsheads, and finished in 2nd fill ex-Islay bourbon quarter casks #farylochan #denmark #whisky #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/fary-lo...

Fary Lochan Sherry & Peat #02 — Whisky Saga

Fary Lochan Sherry & Peat #02, 11 YO, 51.3%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jul 1

The best German single malt whisky have have tried to date. The Hinrichsen's Wonter 2025. #whisky #hinrichsensfarmdistillery #germanwhisky #whiskysaga
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Hinrichsen’s Wonter 2025 — Whisky Saga

Hinrichsen’s Wonter 2025, NAS 56.5%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jul 1

Powerful dram from BenRiach. The BenRiach The Twenty One is a core range product. #whisky #scotch #whiskysaga #benriach www.whiskysaga.com/blog/benriac...

BenRiach The Twenty One — Whisky Saga

BenRiach The Twenty One, 21 YO, 46%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · May 25

I have visited the world's northernmost whisky distillery; Aurora Spirit, near Tromsø, Norway. Read all about it and the stunning scenery surrounding the distillery. #auroraspirit #bivrostwhisky #whisky #whiskysaga #norwegianwhisky #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/visitin...

Visiting Aurora Spirit - the world’s northernmost distillery — Whisky Saga

Introduction Aurora Spirit , located in Lyngen, Norway, is the world’s northernmost whisky distillery. Best known under their brand name Bivrost, they started production in the Summer of 2016. I fir...

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · May 23

I found a new favorite restaurant, and they also have an amazing whisky selection. Lots of Japanese and American whisky, as well as Scotch. If you visit Trondheim, this is a must! #kombo-av-klempe-dons #japanese-whisky #whisky #whiskydestination #whiskysaga #scotch www.whiskysaga.com/blog/kombo-a...

Kombo - a new whisky destination in Trondheim — Whisky Saga

A few days back I was in Trondheim on business, and happened upon the new rooftop bar and restaurant Kombo - av Klempe og Dons . They opened this February and seem to have done something right, becau...

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Apr 22

I like it, as I feel it puts more focus on the actual liquid. But I can see your point.

Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Apr 21

I love what they are doing at Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay. Still young, but putting out quality whisky already. This Ardnahoe Infinite Loch is really scrumptious! #ardnahoe #scotch #singlemaltwhisky #whisky #islay #whiskysaga
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Ardnahoe Infinite Loch — Whisky Saga

Ardnahoe Infinite Loch, NAS, 50%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Apr 20

Cask strength Canadian blended whisky bottled for the US. Found North has created an astounding blend! The best Canadian whisky I have tried. Recipe: 66% 19 & 23 YO corn, 29% 8 YO wheat, 5% 9 YO malted barley. #foundnorth #canadianwhisky #canada #whisky #whiskysaga
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Found North Batch 010 — Whisky Saga

Found North Batch 010, 8 YO, 61.9%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Apr 20

Incredibly expensive, but what a delicious whisky from Dalmore! 24 years old, including a four year finish in ex-Calvados casks from magicians at House of Drouin. #dalmore #whyteandmackay #scotch #whisky #singlemalt #calvadosdrouin #whiskysaga
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Dalmore 2000 Vintage Calvados Cask Finish — Whisky Saga

Dalmore 2000 Vintage Calvados Cask Finish, 24 YO, 50.3%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Apr 20

Danish Whisky Manifesto is live! Danish whisky distilleries have come together to define what makes an authentic Danish whisky #danishwhisky #danishwhiskymanifesto #whisky #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky
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Danish Whisky Defined — Whisky Saga

On April 10, 2025, the Danish Whisky Manifesto was published to promote and protect Denmark as a whisky producing region. This marks another major milestone in the history of Danish, and indeed Nordic...

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Feb 23

I've visited Kringler Gårdsdestiller, a brand new Norwegian distillery, and the first in Norway to feature Scottish style pot stills, made at Forsyths no less. Exciting times #kringler #norwegianwhisky #nordicwhisky #singlemaltwhisky #whisky #whiskysaga www.whiskysaga.com/blog/kringle...

Visiting Kringler Gårdsdestilleri: Norway’s newest whisky distillery — Whisky Saga

The vision for Kringler Gårdsdestilleri began when Hans Kringler Opsahl completed his brewing and distilling education at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. With a strong foundation in the craft, h...

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jan 22

I do like the fact that Macallan has this one product that has a high ABV and that is reasonably priced. Macallan Classic Cut is well worth a try #macallan #scotch #whisky #whiskysaga
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Macallan Classic Cut 2024 — Whisky Saga

Macallan Classic Cut 2024, NAS, 52.4%

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jan 15

Here's a great interview that Time and Tide recently did with Aaron Chan, discussing Club Qing, Kythe Distillery and old style Scotch. #clubqing #kythedistillery #scotch #whisky www.timeandtide.info/post/kythe-d...

Kythe Distillery: Aaron Chan's Vision of Reviving 1960s Whisky Craftsmanship with Modern Elegance.

Nestled within the electrifying pulse of Hong Kong’s nightlife lies a sanctuary for those who worship at the altar of whisky—Club Qing. What

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jan 14

It would be an honor if you could add me to your list, good sir

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Mark Gillespie @whiskycast.bsky.social · Jan 14

Brown-Forman is closing its Louisville cooperage and cutting 12% of its global workforce in a cost-cutting move. Proof that the #bourbon glut is here and there's too much supply. We have the story at whiskycast.com/brown-forman... #whiskey

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jan 14

It is probably just a timing issue. Seen it before. The first 162 will be right around the corner.

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Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jan 14

Thanks! Have updated the list now.

Whisky Saga @whiskysaga.bsky.social · Jan 14

Thanks! Have added that now.

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