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NEW VIRTUAL WHISKY TASTINGS In mid-December, the AGLC finally put forward a policy change allowing us to pour samples for the purpose of virtual tastings. We had been lobbying and advocating for this change for months, half a year in fact. We had loads of tasting ideas waiting in the hoper, but the store was too busy to roll them out. Plus, there are logistics to consider, including ordering thousands of sample bottles, labels, and tamper-proof tops, plus the time and organization required in filling the bottles. You will see more and more tastings rolled out as the month of January progresse...

My New Orleans 12/31/2020 New Orleans is surely known for its culture, music, food and festivals, but it’s also a drinking town like no other. Maybe it’s our love of revelry—or of simply meeting new friends everywhere we go—but New Orleanians have a knack for making any day one to celebrate. And what better way than with a cocktail in hand (and preferably to-go)? Whether you’re looking for a cozy neighborhood bar to catch up with the regulars, a sports bar to watch the game or a sprawling patio to practice your social distancing, the Crescent City has it all. We also have top-notch...

“All I want for Christmas is… Whisky”  Well we can all agree that 2020 has been one to remember. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our Society members for your continued support, even through a global pandemic. Hopefully 2021 will let us see some of you in person again. This month we have an update on upcoming releases, information on the greatly anticipated next society bottling and a round-up of distillery news, letting you know what has been happening in Campbeltown over the last few months. Distillery News In early September we finished with the last filling at...

In 2017, The GlenAllachie Scotch Whisky distillery, as well as the MacNair’s and White Heather whisky brands, were purchased by Billy Walker, previously of BenRiach Distillers, and co-founders Graham Stevenson and Trisha Savage. Until the acquisition, the distillery was relatively unknown and focused predominantly on producing malt whisky used in blends. Following the creation of The GlenAllachie Distillers Company, its single malt has been built into a global independent whisky brand through a series of single and blended malt releases, each crafted by Master Distiller, Billy Walker. I...