Archive for 2 July, 2015
John Get’s Around…1
Top: John in the Box Destilleri Adalen Sverige Middle: with Werner Lorenz, Linz, Austria Bottom: one of my Favourite places on Earth.
Read MoreNew Distillery BUILD IDEAS
I have always harboured the idea of building a Distillery to Exactly to my way of thinking. We have a Beaurocracy in the UK, and I’m afraid also in the EU, where it is ever more increasingly difficult to realise one’s dreams. It does appear, not only to me but to other ideas people, that…
Read MoreThey say I’m a Master Distiller & Master Blender
Ok, I suppose I held both posts simultaneously, during my career. It obviously is a Great Honour and a Privilege to be recognised in such a way, and it is also extremely humbling. This is a wonderful Industry with which to be involved, I love each and every day, and hopefully for a good few…
Read MoreScotch Whisky: Interesting Times
Another company reports lower sales, this time it is Edrington. So, Famous Grouse now joins Johnnie Walker in reporting a downturn. Not really surprising, as the Graph has continually risen over the last 10 or so years, and cannot go on forever like this. Downturns in this Industry are nothing new of course, I have…
Read More