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    Gemma D.
    • Jan 3
    • 5 min

    Beyond the regular flavour, a personal interview with Michael Bruynse of Cafe Zilt

    Not your standard Scotch Single Malt whisky but its crazy brother. This is what you'll find at Cafe ZILT in Amsterdam.

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    Gemma D.
    • Nov 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    Warning signs that your whisky is going bad

    If you've got open bottles of whisky, these are a few tell tale signs that your whisky's gone off.

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    Gemma D.
    • Nov 2, 2021
    • 2 min

    Help your friends choose a whisky - Leadership Style Edition

    Help your friends choose a whisky through five well known leadership styles! Are you charismatic or autocratic?

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    Gemma D.
    • Oct 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    How to avoid wasting money on whisky

    Whisky is expensive but doesn't have to be. It's all about prepping. Follow these tips to avoid wasting your money!

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    Gemma D.
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    How do I buy my whisky?

    Discover the three criteria I use for buying whisky and that have saved me quite a lot of money over the years.

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    Gemma D.
    • Apr 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    No Shirt, No Shoes, No Underwear.... no Service

    Sometimes a night on the town ends up with one too many cocktails. A cautionary tale of when a man can't hold his drink.

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    Gemma D.
    • Feb 14, 2021
    • 2 min

    Love is strong - in many ways

    Love is strong and this year has taught us that love can come in many shapes. Let's celebrate Valentine's Day together. With cocktails.

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    Gemma D.
    • Jan 21, 2021
    • 4 min

    Powerful poetry to enjoy with a dram

    Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, was the star of the inauguration with her poem "The Hill We Climb".

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    Gemma D.
    • Jun 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    Pricey whiskies are a luxury... and these beauties go beyond

    Pricey whiskies are a luxury... and these beauties go beyond. I don't mind spending good money on a bottle but these are truly luxurious.

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    Gemma D.
    • May 2, 2020
    • 3 min

    Whisky Podcasts you HAVE to listen to

    Whisky podcasts you just have to listen to! From Whiskey Women to Whisky Talk to two Tassies talking about their favourite drams.

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    Gemma D.
    • Apr 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    Quarantine Tumbler Ramblings

    When there is no such thing as going out and meeting friends are family we find we find ways to entertain ourselves at home. Some of us need

    29 views
    Gemma D.
    • Jan 17, 2020
    • 5 min

    Glencairn, Norlan, Tumblers and more

    There are so many different whisky glasses out there, but fear no more, this blog will show you the most popular ones available!

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    Gemma D.
    • Jan 6, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Macallan Six Pillars - a foundation

    Recognised for its excellence, The Macallan Six Pillars form the foundation of everything they do!

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    Gemma D.
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 4 min

    Scotch Malt Whisky Society - A Flavour Ambassador journey

    Becoming a Flavour Ambassador for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. Yes, this actually happened earlier this year!

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    Gemma D.
    • Jun 23, 2019
    • 4 min

    Scorching hot and Scotch?

    While the weather's getting hotter we might consider switching from our favorite dram to something lighter but honestly, we don't have to!

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    Gemma D.
    • Jun 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    Meet Rauk - my new Norlan Tumbler

    Shine bright like a diamond with this sweet and solid tumbler. So excited! This beauty arrived! No not a diamond ring (although it sort...

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