The Irish Heather is a whisky mecca in downtown Vancouver. Brigid James visited it
Tucked away in a corner of Vancouver’s historic Gastown, amongst trendy restaurants and gift shops, is an establishment that offers a sense of permanence in this young and restless city. The Irish Heather is a pub that really looks like one, feels like one and allegedly serves the best pint of Guinn...
Whisky Spotlight
from Issue 49 published on 15/07/2005
The Road Hole Bar in the Old Course Hotel, St Andrews, carries a bottle of single malt from every Scottish distillery, as Brigid James discovered
The Old Course Hotel is home to world-renowned golf courses, such as the eponymous Old Course, and accommodates high-profile guests, from Tiger Woods to Hugh Grant. The Road Hole Bar is located within the hotel, overlooking the 17th hole. It has been a specialist whisky bar
since 1990, and is open t...
Whisky Travel
from Issue 32 published on 13/7/2003
The Masterclasses gave visitors the chance to explore the world of whisky more fully. Brigid James picks some highlights
We were only there for one thing: to meet the ‘godfather of bourbon’, living legend and third generation master distiller Jimmy Russell.
Detailing some of the finer points of production, Jimmy explained that Wild Turkey is distilled at low proof to conserve flavours – meaning higher production cost...
Whisky Live
from Issue 31 published on 9/6/2003
Rare and delicious whiskies are just waiting to be discovered
Whisky Live 2003 runs on 7th and 8th March at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London SW1, and is the United Kingdom’s premier whisky tasting event. Organised by Whisky Magazine, last year it attracted about 800 visitors. There is plenty to entice both the seasoned whisky-lover and the novice: the cha...
Whisky Live
from Issue 29 published on 24/3/2003
What will make Whisky Live 2003 the event of the year
Whisky Live 2003 runs on 7th and 8th March at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London SW1, and is the United Kingdom’s premier whisky tasting event. Organised by Whisky Magazine, this year it attracted about 800 visitors. There is plenty to entice both the seasoned whisky-lover and novice: the chance ...
Whisky Live
from Issue 28 published on 16/1/2003
Brigid James rounds up the latest news and opinions from the definitive whisky website, www.whisky-world.com
The storm caused by the Bushmills article, regarding alleged claims about the distillery being the oldest in the world, continues to rage.
The general feeling amongst the majority of visitors to the site’s forum is that Bushmills’ marketing offensive shows a clear disregard for the authentic herit...
Whisky Online
from Issue 17 published on 16/7/2001
