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Richard Hawley
St. Magdalene: The Queen of the Lowlands
The town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, is best known as the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, and the site of a magnificent palace. Yet, for whisky enthusiasts, the town has a different, more poignant legacy: the "lost" St. Magdalene distillery. Though...
Focus: The Manager’s Dram Series
The Manager's Dram series was first unveiled in the late 1980s as a morale-boosting initiative to employees, following the creation of United Distillers (UD). The concept was simple; each of UD's numerous distillery managers would submit a sample...
Mythbuster: Are Auctions Always Cheaper Than Retail?
One of the common consumer observations we get relayed to us is how auction prices are always cheaper than retail prices. So, we wanted to rebuff this myth a little; yes, retail prices can seem higher on occasion, but this often due to the price...
Ten of the Best: Pre-WWII Relics
Whiskies distilled before World War II are exceptionally rare and highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs, representing a style of whisky production that has long passed. They differ significantly from modern whiskies in their production methods,...
Springbank: The Jewel of Campbeltown
Campbeltown once boasted over 30 distilleries to its name, during the peak of its production in the 19th century, which is in stark contrast to the current three that reside in the area; Springbank, Glen Scotia and Glengyle.