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Guide · 8 Dec 2022
Top Whiskies Under £50
This Christmas, Hamish has you sorted with a selection of whiskies to suit any taste - all under £50. Whether it be a gift or simply for a destressing nightcap for yourself, here are our best whiskies that will keep you on budget.
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Hamish
Culture · 5 Dec 2022
Gifting Whisky Accessories
If you'd like to gift the whiskey connoisseur in your life something they'd love, but their whisky cabinet is overflowing, treat them to a wee accessory to elevate their drinking experience. Here are my picks of the most giftable accessories at Loch Fyne.
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Hamish
Culture · 2 Dec 2022
Gifts For Her-mish
Hamish has sorted you out with some lovely wee gifts for the lady in your life. Mrs Hamish is (almost) always impressed with the Christmas gifts in her stocking; and the alcoholic kind is always her favourite.
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Hamish
Guide · 18 Nov 2022
Ask Hamish: My Brand New Interactive Gift Guide
Struggling to pick the perfect dram for a whisky-loving friend this Christmas? Not to worry! I've put together a cracking wee gift guide to help you on your way!
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Hamish
Guide · 9 Nov 2022
Christmas Gifts for Him
Looking a few tipples to really impress the men in your life this Christmas? Have a peruse of a round-up of some of my favourite gifts this year (hint, hint Mrs. Hamish!).
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Hamish
News · 3 Nov 2022
Advent Calendars Galore!
How can it be this time of year again already?! I swear I was just enjoying a dram on the beach! Ach, not to worry! To lighten up the dark nights, why not treat yourself to one of these cracking advent calendars?
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Hamish
Guide · 18 Aug 2022
Hamish's Tipple of the Week: Highball Heaven
What’s better than a classic highball at the end of a long day? Not much, in my eyes!
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Hamish
Guide · 11 Aug 2022
Hamish's Tipple of the Week: My Top Five Tequila and Mezcal Picks
We're in the midst of a mini-heatwave right now, and let me tell you - I'm not cut out for this! To cool down in this scorching weather, I've been enjoying a selection of cracking tequilas!
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Hamish
Guide · 4 Aug 2022
Hamish’s Tipple of the Week: My Top Five Rum Picks
You know me – it’s hard to find a bigger whisky fanatic than myself! However, there’s no denying that in the height of summer, a lovely wee rum will go down an absolute treat. For this reason, I’ve put together a quick list of the top five rums Mrs. Hamish and I will be enjoying this month.
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Hamish
News · 18 Jul 2022
New In: Glen Scotia Distillery of the Year 2021
Glen Scotia fans rejoice! To celebrate being named “Distillery Of The Year 2021,” Glen Scotia have brought out this triumphant release.
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