Following on from the History of Whisky Part 2. ‘The 18th-19th Century’The 20th Century to Present DayIn 1905, Islington Borough Council (the local authority for the London Borough of Islington in Greater London) triumphantly … [Read more...]
Australian Whisky
We’ve been busy adding Australian whisky to our ever-growing portfolio of rare and collectable whiskies and we’re proud to have 22 distilleries jump on board thus far. From award winning distilleries like Starwood, Bakery Hill, Sullivans … [Read more...]
History of Whisky Part 2
The 18th - 19th Century Following on from the History of Whisky Part I “From B.C. to the end of the 17th century” blog.Demand for whisky began increasing in the 18th century, partly because the Gin Act of 1736 established a tax on gin … [Read more...]
History of Whisky Part 1
From B.C. to the end of the 17th century. The art of distillation is based on the theory that different substances turn to vapor at varying temperatures and the distilling of spirits has had a long and enduring history. The ancient Greeks … [Read more...]
Hibiki 21-year-old Blended Japanese Whisky review
There’s no rest for the wicked, but there’s always time for good whisky and the Hibiki 21-year-old is the perfect companion for a sneaky evening pour. Hibiki is a Japanese blended whisky and a relatively young brand first released in 1989, … [Read more...]
Suntory Whisky Releases Yamazaki Mizunara 2017 Edition 18 Year Old
What an honour it was to be invited to the ‘The Founding House of Suntory’ premium whisky experience at ‘Simmer on the Bay’ in Sydney last week where the Yamazaki Mizunara 2017 Edition was unveiled along with other fine & rare Suntory … [Read more...]
Welcome whisky lovers
My name’s David, and along with Ross and our small crew of whisky and bourbon acolytes, we’d like to welcome you to The Old Barrelhouse.We’re delighted to have finally launched our website and look forward to not only providing you with … [Read more...]
