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Hey there! I'm Thomas and I run a popular blog about all things whisky. It has been running since 2012, and I have published 3500+ articles so far. All in English. https://www.whiskysaga.com/

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13.10.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bomberger’s PFG Bourbon 2025 (Michter's) β€” Whisky Saga Bomberger’s PFG Bourbon 2025, NAS, 50.1%

Have you ever tried a bourbon finished in French oak? Well, maybe it's time to try? Michter's have made an amazing product with their PFG (Precision Fine Grain) #michters #bombergers #bourbon #kentuckystraightbourbon #whiskey #whisky #whiskysaga
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13.10.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whisky Voices: Dave Broom β€” Whisky Saga This interview is part of my ongoing β€œWhisky Voices” series, where I sit down with leading voices in the whisky world, from distillers and writers to ambassadors and innovators β€” to capture their unfi...

My personal whisky hero, Dave Broom, is next in my interview series Whisky Voices #whisky #davebroom #whiskysaga #scotch
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13.10.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whisky Voices: Gordon Dundas β€” Whisky Saga This interview is part of my ongoing β€œWhisky Voices” series, where I sit down with leading voices in the whisky world, from distillers and writers to ambassadors and innovators, to capture their unfil...

Gordon Dundas is next up in my Whisky Voices series. #ianmacleoddistillers #rosebank #glengoyne #tamdhu #whisky #scotch #whuskysaga www.whiskysaga.com/blog/whisky-...

12.10.2025 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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North British 1992 Small Batch (Little Brown Dog) β€” Whisky Saga North British 1992 Small Batch, 32 YO, 44.2%

An amazing, old grain whisky from North British and bottled by Little Brown Dog Spirits. #northbritishdistillery #singlegrain #whisky #whiskysaga #littlebrowndogspirits
www.whiskysaga.com/blog/north-b...

10.10.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whisky Voices: Dawn Davies β€” Whisky Saga This interview is part of my ongoing β€œWhisky Voices” series, where I sit down with leading voices in the whisky world, from distillers and writers to ambassadors and innovators, to capture their unfil...

Whisky Voices interview number 3; this time I chat with Dawn Davies, the queen of The Whisky Show
#dawndaviesmw #thewhiskyshow2025 #whisky #thewhiskyexchange #whiskysaga #scotch
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09.10.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whisky Voices: Yumi Yoshikawa β€” Whisky Saga This interview is part of my ongoing β€œWhisky Voices” series, where I sit down with leading voices in the whisky world, from distillers and writers to ambassadors and innovators, to capture their unfil...

The second edition of my new series Whisky Voices is here. This time I have had a chat with Yumi Yoshikawa, global brand ambassador for Chichibu Distillery, Japan. #chichibudistillery #chichibuwhisky #japanesewhisky #whisky #whiskysaga
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08.10.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whisky Voices: Stewart Buchanan β€” Whisky Saga This interview is the first part of my new β€œWhisky Voices” series, where I sit down with leading voices in the whisky world, from distillers and writers to ambassadors and innovators, to capture their...

Today I'm starting a new series of interviews on the blog; Whisky Voices. The first voice is that of Stewart Buchanan
#whisky #whiskysaga #benriach #glenglassaugh #glendronach #scotch www.whiskysaga.com/blog/whisky-...

08.10.2025 04:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoying Lagg at the Kilmory beach on Isle of Arran #lagg #laggwhisky #scotch #whisky #whiskysaga

12.09.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stauning Hardcore Edition - Batch #2 - Censored (2025) β€” Whisky Saga Stauning Hardcore Edition - Batch #2 - Censored (2025), NAS, 61.1%

Have you heard about the "rye whisky feud" between Canada and the EU? Well, here's a Danish rye - I mean censored - whisky from Stauning. This is the Hardcore Edition! #stauning #whisky #rye #ryewhiskey #nordicwhisky #whiskysaga #denmark
www.whiskysaga.com/blog/staunin...

03.07.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hiernagla Freedom β€” Whisky Saga Hiernagla Freedom, 5 YO, 59.9%

A new Norwegian single malt from Hiernagla, where all profits will be donated to Free Ukraine. Oh, and by the way - this is a great 1st fill ex-bourbon matured single malt whisky! #hiernagla #whisky #norway #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/hiernag...

03.07.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fary Lochan Sherry & Peat #02 β€” Whisky Saga Fary Lochan Sherry & Peat #02, 11 YO, 51.3%

Fary Lochan is probably my favourite Danish whisky ditillery. Here represented by a lovely 11 YO whisky matured in 1st fill ex-Oloroso sherry hogsheads, and finished in 2nd fill ex-Islay bourbon quarter casks #farylochan #denmark #whisky #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/fary-lo...

02.07.2025 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hinrichsen’s Wonter 2025 β€” Whisky Saga Hinrichsen’s Wonter 2025, NAS 56.5%

The best German single malt whisky have have tried to date. The Hinrichsen's Wonter 2025. #whisky #hinrichsensfarmdistillery #germanwhisky #whiskysaga
www.whiskysaga.com/blog/hinrich...

01.07.2025 07:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BenRiach The Twenty One β€” Whisky Saga BenRiach The Twenty One, 21 YO, 46%

Powerful dram from BenRiach. The BenRiach The Twenty One is a core range product. #whisky #scotch #whiskysaga #benriach www.whiskysaga.com/blog/benriac...

01.07.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Visiting Aurora Spirit - the world’s northernmost distillery β€” Whisky Saga Introduction Aurora Spirit , located in Lyngen, Norway, is the world’s northernmost whisky distillery. Best known under their brand name Bivrost, they started production in the Summer of 2016. I fir...

I have visited the world's northernmost whisky distillery; Aurora Spirit, near TromsΓΈ, Norway. Read all about it and the stunning scenery surrounding the distillery. #auroraspirit #bivrostwhisky #whisky #whiskysaga #norwegianwhisky #nordicwhisky www.whiskysaga.com/blog/visitin...

25.05.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kombo - a new whisky destination in Trondheim β€” Whisky Saga A few days back I was in Trondheim on business, and happened upon the new rooftop bar and restaurant Kombo - av Klempe og Dons . They opened this February and seem to have done something right, becau...

I found a new favorite restaurant, and they also have an amazing whisky selection. Lots of Japanese and American whisky, as well as Scotch. If you visit Trondheim, this is a must! #kombo-av-klempe-dons #japanese-whisky #whisky #whiskydestination #whiskysaga #scotch www.whiskysaga.com/blog/kombo-a...

23.05.2025 04:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I like it, as I feel it puts more focus on the actual liquid. But I can see your point.

22.04.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ardnahoe Infinite Loch β€” Whisky Saga Ardnahoe Infinite Loch, NAS, 50%

I love what they are doing at Ardnahoe Distillery on Islay. Still young, but putting out quality whisky already. This Ardnahoe Infinite Loch is really scrumptious! #ardnahoe #scotch #singlemaltwhisky #whisky #islay #whiskysaga
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21.04.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Found North Batch 010 β€” Whisky Saga Found North Batch 010, 8 YO, 61.9%

Cask strength Canadian blended whisky bottled for the US. Found North has created an astounding blend! The best Canadian whisky I have tried. Recipe: 66% 19 & 23 YO corn, 29% 8 YO wheat, 5% 9 YO malted barley. #foundnorth #canadianwhisky #canada #whisky #whiskysaga
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20.04.2025 18:22 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dalmore 2000 Vintage Calvados Cask Finish β€” Whisky Saga Dalmore 2000 Vintage Calvados Cask Finish, 24 YO, 50.3%

Incredibly expensive, but what a delicious whisky from Dalmore! 24 years old, including a four year finish in ex-Calvados casks from magicians at House of Drouin. #dalmore #whyteandmackay #scotch #whisky #singlemalt #calvadosdrouin #whiskysaga
www.whiskysaga.com/blog/dalmore...

20.04.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Danish Whisky Defined β€” Whisky Saga On April 10, 2025, the Danish Whisky Manifesto was published to promote and protect Denmark as a whisky producing region. This marks another major milestone in the history of Danish, and indeed Nordic...

Danish Whisky Manifesto is live! Danish whisky distilleries have come together to define what makes an authentic Danish whisky #danishwhisky #danishwhiskymanifesto #whisky #whiskysaga #nordicwhisky
www.whiskysaga.com/blog/danish-...

20.04.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Visiting Kringler GΓ₯rdsdestilleri: Norway’s newest whisky distillery β€” Whisky Saga The vision for Kringler GΓ₯rdsdestilleri began when Hans Kringler Opsahl completed his brewing and distilling education at Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. With a strong foundation in the craft, h...

I've visited Kringler GΓ₯rdsdestiller, a brand new Norwegian distillery, and the first in Norway to feature Scottish style pot stills, made at Forsyths no less. Exciting times #kringler #norwegianwhisky #nordicwhisky #singlemaltwhisky #whisky #whiskysaga www.whiskysaga.com/blog/kringle...

23.02.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Macallan Classic Cut 2024 β€” Whisky Saga Macallan Classic Cut 2024, NAS, 52.4%

I do like the fact that Macallan has this one product that has a high ABV and that is reasonably priced. Macallan Classic Cut is well worth a try #macallan #scotch #whisky #whiskysaga
www.whiskysaga.com/blog/macalla...

22.01.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kythe Distillery: Aaron Chan's Vision of Reviving 1960s Whisky Craftsmanship with Modern Elegance. Nestled within the electrifying pulse of Hong Kong’s nightlife lies a sanctuary for those who worship at the altar of whiskyβ€”Club Qing. What

Here's a great interview that Time and Tide recently did with Aaron Chan, discussing Club Qing, Kythe Distillery and old style Scotch. #clubqing #kythedistillery #scotch #whisky www.timeandtide.info/post/kythe-d...

15.01.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It would be an honor if you could add me to your list, good sir

14.01.2025 19:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brown-Forman is closing its Louisville cooperage and cutting 12% of its global workforce in a cost-cutting move. Proof that the #bourbon glut is here and there's too much supply. We have the story at whiskycast.com/brown-forman... #whiskey

14.01.2025 17:54 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It is probably just a timing issue. Seen it before. The first 162 will be right around the corner.

14.01.2025 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! Have updated the list now.

14.01.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks! Have added that now.

14.01.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
SMWS codes β€” Whisky Saga All the number codes of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS codes). Up-to-date, categorized and easily sortable.

On my website I have an up-to-date list of all the SMWS codes (Scotch Malt Whisky Society). If you find that I'm missing a code, please let me know! #smws #scotchmaltwhiskysociety #smwscodes #whisky #scotch #whiskysga
www.whiskysaga.com/smws-codes

14.01.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

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