The Whisky Exchange

Join The Whisky Exchange’s Virtual Burns Night Quiz – Win Prizes & Impress Your Peers!

January 18, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

The Burns Night virtual whisky quiz!

The Whisky Exchange plans to keep whisky lovers entertained this Burn’s Night with an interactive virtual whisky quiz that also gives the chance for entrants to win some great prizes!

It will be held on Zoom at 6 30pm on the famous day itself – 25 January.

Dawn Davies & Billy Abbott!

It will be hosted by resident whisky whiz and Whisky Exchange ambassador, Billy Abbott, and all round-spirits buff and head buyer at The Whisky Exchange, Dawn Davies MW.

They’ll be diving into the fabric of Scotch whisky to give you an evening of taxing questions and the chance to win fabulous prizes which include Whisky Show tickets (worth over £200), special bottlings and a Robert Burns Gift Pack donated by Arran!

The quiz is free for all to join but attendees will need to register in advance to attend the event – which is limited to 250 participants.

Perfect Measure Tasting Packs – Try Something New From The Whisky Exchange!

January 18, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

A treasure-trove of discovery!

Perfect Measure packs are a treasure-trove of discovery!

Many of them are now accompanied by talks and/or tastings to help guide you through any unfamiliar territory!

All About The Barley
Whisky Tasting Set
6x3cl
Dave Broom is joined by Ian O’Brien, Anthony Wills and Jakob Stjernholm to discuss whisky and newmake spirit from Scotland, Ireland and Denmark in the form of Kilchoman, Waterford and Thy.
£51.95

Compass Box 20th Anniversary
Whisky Tasting Set
6x3cl
Join Dave Broom and Compass Box whiskymaker John Glaser to explore some of the world-famous blending house’s greatest hits, including Hedonism, Peat Monster and Rogue’s Banquet.
£44.95

Grain Whisky Is Great
Whisky Tasting Set
6x3cl
Join The Whisky Exchange ambassador Billy Abbott for an enlightening chat about the myriad merits of grain whisky, accompanied by the likes of Nikka Coffey Grain and Whisky Works Glaswegian Single Grain 29 Year Old.
£39.95

New Colour Of Rum
Tasting Set
6x3cl
Categorisation by colour has long been a blight on rum’s reputation. Take a tour of the myriad flavours of white rum with this tasting pack and accompanying talk – both of which contain some of rum’s biggest names.
£34.95

Higher Or Lower
Whisky Tasting Set
6x3cl
ABV is more than just a number – the amount of alcohol in a spirit can have a profound effect on its flavour. Join us for a look at higher- and lower-ABV bottlings of three distinct whiskies.
£32.95

Drinks Of The Year From The Whisky Exchange – The Finest Tipples – And On Offer!

January 12, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

Drinks Of The Year!

Port Charlotte
10 Year Old
Islay Single Malt Whisky
A rich and smoky 10-year-old from Bruichladdich distillery on Islay. Aged in both ex-bourbon and ex-wine casks, it’s packed with notes of seaweed, peat smoke and fruit.

SAVE £4
£45.95

Mount Gay
XO Triple Cask Blend
Barbados Rum
Matured in ex-American-whiskey, ex-bourbon and ex-Cognac casks, this rum is redolent with tropical fruit, dark chocolate and caramel flavours.

SAVE £3.80
£49.95

Lind and Lime
Scottish Maritime
Gin
Made at Edinburgh’s Port of Leith Distillery, this fresh and flavoursome spirit is loaded with lime, pink peppercorn and juniper.

SAVE £3
£31.95

Charles Heidsieck
Brut Reserve Champagne
Gift Box
Well-loved in the wine industry, thanks to the significant percentage of reserve wines used in its creation, as well as a creamy profile full of brioche and dried-fruit notes.

SAVE £5
£41.95

What’s New For New Year At The Whisky Exchange!

January 11, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

Hudson Baby Bourbon – Save £13!

January Sale
The perfect time to pick up a new bottle!

Engine Gin
Made in Piedmont, Italy, Engine Gin is made organically, with botanicals including juniper, lemon and sage, to create an aromatic and bittersweet profile. The distinctive metal container packaging, in the shape of a vintage oil can makes this an excellent gift for the gin-loving petrol-head in your life!

Hudson Baby Bourbon Save £13
The first aged grain spirit to be distilled in New York since Prohibition ended in 1933, Hudson Baby Bourbon is a feast of cereal grains, flowing caramel, oaky spice and vanilla sweetness. For a limited time only, you can save more than 39% when you buy a 35cl bottle!

Black Tot 50th Anniversary Rum
Created by Elixir Distillers to mark 50 years since Black Tot Day, this exceptional rum has recently been named TheFatRumPirate.com’s Rum of the Year for 2020!

No- and Low-alcohol Drinks
New and exciting products if you’re taking part in Dry January, or just looking to reduce your ABV!

Drinks Of The Month From The Whisky Exchange!

January 6, 2021 by Gary Leave a Comment

Elements of Islay
Oc3

MALT OF THE MONTH

Elements of Islay
Oc3

50cl | 60.3%

£89.95
WAS £120
SAVE £30.05
BUY NOW > https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/maltofthemonth

From the people who make the peatiest whiskies in the world, this extremely smoky single malt has been matured in various cask types – including ex-wine casks – and bottled at cask strength. Oc3 balances clean fruit flavours with powerful peat into a very long finish.

SPIRIT OF THE MONTH

Gin Mare
Mediterranean Gin

70cl | 42.7%

£34.25 (was £38.25)
Save £4
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Gin Mare is a Spanish gin made with botanicals from across the Mediterranean including Spanish olives, Italian basil, Greek rosemary, Turkish thyme and Seville lemons. Pair with Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic and a slice of lemon for a refreshing, summery serve.

The Whisky Exchange Sale Is Now On!

December 26, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

Sale Now On!

SALE NOW ON – CLICK HERE!

Tasting Sets From The Whisky Exchange – Christmas Presents For Your Tastebuds!

December 15, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

GO EXPLORING!

If You Like Whisky
You Will Like Rum
Tasting Set
Comprised of six samples – three each of whisky and rum – this tasting pack will help you identify the common threads that run between two of our favourite – soon to be your favourite – spirits.
£34.95

Compass Box
20th Anniversary
Tasting Set
Compiled to celebrate legendary producer Compass Box’s 20th anniversary, this pack contains six 3cl samples of some of their best-known whiskies, including Hedonism, Spice Tree and Peat Monster.
£44.95

Faces of Vermouth
Tasting Set
Vermouth is far from just the dusty green bottle that sits forgotten at the back of your cupboard. Vibrant and fruity, this wine is sure to be a hit with spritz fans and G&T connoisseurs!
£19.95

Styles of Rum
Gift Set
Rum has been described as the Wild West of spirits world – full of possibilities, but occasionally difficult to navigate. Add some structure to your exploration with this five-sample tour of rum’s primary categories.
£39.95

Discover Scotland:
Coastal Influence
Tasting Set
Five samples of single malt, each from a distillery located on the Scottish coastline, boxed up with a Perfect Measure tasting glass. The perfect way to explore some of Scotland’s maritime malts!
£39.95

Great Gifts For Your Loved Ones – All From The Whisky Exchange!

December 12, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

Great Gifts For Your Favourite People!

Whisky 101
Perfect Measure
Tasting Set
Give the gift of discovery this Christmas with this selection of classic single malt whiskies, accompanied by a Perfect Measure Glass from which to sip them. Visit the page for a tasting video with TWE ambassador Billy Abbott!
£34.95

Singleton Of Dufftown
12 Year Old
2 Glass Set
A smooth and mellow 12-year-old from the heart of Speyside, the Singleton of Dufftown has notes of blackberry, hazelnut and coffee, and here comes accompanied by a pair of tumblers.
£41.95

Inchmurrin
Miniature
Gift Set
A handsome gift pack containing three 5cl miniatures of Inchmurrin whisky – a 12-year-old, an 18-year-old and a Madeira-cask finish – distilled at Loch Lomond distillery.
£24.95

Edinburgh Gin
Olive or Twist
Cocktail Set
Give the gift of exploration with this lovely gift set from Edinburgh Gin. The set includes a bottle of Edinburgh Gin Classic, as well as a stylish mixing glass, cocktail spoon, measure and zester.
£59.95

Talisker
Miniature
Gift Pack
A great way for your favourite Talisker enthusiast to explore their favourite whisky. This three-sample set contains a 5cl miniature of Talisker’s Skye, Storm and 10 Year Old whiskies.
£15.95

Mount Gay Rum
Distillers Origins
Gift Pack
Two rums, identical in all but one respect: one is distilled in a pot-still and the other in a column. A great gift for rum fans looking to better understand how their favourite spirit is constructed.

SAVE £10
£49.95

Graham's
Port
Pack
A prize gift for the budding port enthusiast, this pack contains 5cl samples of five different Graham’s ports: White, Ruby, LBV, Reserve and 10 Year Old Tawny. A delicious way to discover the differences between styles.
£14.95

Taittinger Brut Reserve
Champagne
Glass Set
A bottle of Taittinger’s signature Champagne, and a pair of branded glasses from which to enjoy it. Chardonnay-heavy in its construction, this is a light and elegant wine.

SAVE £5
£39.95

Christmas Top 10s At The Whisky Exchange – All The Festive Favourites!

December 10, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

Christmas Top 10s – Festive Favourites!

CHRISTMAS DELIVERY DEADLINES

Don't miss out – check our Christmas delivery deadlines here

MORE INFO >

CHRISTMAS MALT 2020

A 19-year-old whisky full of festive spice and Christmas-cake fruit – bottled for us, just for you

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Just In Time For Christmas – What’s New At The Whisky Exchange!

December 8, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

Macallan Classic Cut 2020

Macallan Classic Cut 2020
Carefully crafted by melding traditionally sherry-cask-aged Macallan whisky with spirit matured in the finest ex-bourbon, American-oak casks, Macallan Classic Cut 2020 is a feast of soft vanilla, candied orange peel, honey and dried-fruit flavours.

Black Tot 50th Anniversary Edition Rum
An exceptional rum crafted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Black Tot Day – the day that the Royal Navy ceased to serve the daily rum tot which had been a staple for centuries – from Elixir Distillers. This limited-edition blend contains rums from Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica and Trinidad, paying homage to the Navy blends of yester-year using some of the finest rums in the world today.

Top 10 Future Classics
The Whisky Exchange co-founder Sukhinder Singh has chosen ten bottles which he thinks will be looked back on as classics in the years and decades to come!

Our Drinks Of The Year
Our 2020 Drinks of the Year have been announced! Blind-tasted and voted for our shortlist of six whiskies, and the winner has finally been crowned!

Give A Gift, Get A Gift – Last Chance
Personalised gin and whiskies make such great gifts that we’re rewarding everybody who buys a bottle with a complimentary £10 eGift Card, for showing such thoughtfulness and generosity. You give a gift, you get a gift. Hurry though, offer ends 13th December.

A Fine Christmas Malt 2020
2020’s Christmas Malt is a 19-year-old whisky packed with festive spice and Christmas-cake fruit!

Spirit of Christmas
Whoever you’re buying for, our Christmas page is set up to help you find just the right drinks for this Christmas!