The Orkney single malt takes its name from the legendary creatures that would descend from the heavens on horseback to comb the battlefields for the bravest of the fallen warriors, taking the worthy few to enter Valhalla, the hall of Norse god, Odin.
"Welcome once again to Hamish’s Hints, my series of regular whisky reviews made for the modern whisky lover and those new to this amazing and wondrous world (where life size wooden statues can talk, taste and provide drinking tips it seems!)
Mothers: none of us would be here without them. What better reason is there to show your appreciation with a wee dram. Here are my picks for the best gifts that mums are proven to love!
From its ancient origins to the exciting innovations of today Irish whiskey is a story of resilience, tradition, and progress. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in 2025, we raise a dram to the past, present, and future of this beloved spirit.
Japanese whisky has come a long way since its first commercial production in 1923. Today, it is as popular and in demand as its Scottish and Irish counterparts.