John C McDougall

I have just returned from a tour to the other side of the world. I was investigating the activity down there of what was developing in the whisky business. What I found was extremely interesting, and illuminating. I believe that the next big whisky explosion will happen on that side of the planet. We talk…

I am probably a bit like the “Para Handy” of the whisky business Para handy for all of you non Maggie Accloytes was the legendary skipper of the Clyde Puffer called the “Maggie” Without going into all of the details I think you should look it up. Anyway Para Handy or not, I am still…

I well remember the pop group called ” The Move” Oh! if moving from one property to another was so easy as “The Move” !!! Good night All John

re: looking to the future Looking to the future is the only way forward. There is of course no harm at all in looking backwards in order to gain insight (s) for going forwards, but when driving any kind of vehicle if one looks behind, then one is pretty well guaranteed to hit something in…

We have been here for the past 14 years. We decidec to move almost 7 years ago, so it has taken that length of time to saell this beautiful property. The problem is what do we do now ? Downsisizing has become a joke in this household. I don’t want any of my stuff to…

I feel somewhat bemused at the number of new distillery projects, either underway or in the planning stages which are taking place right now across the length and breadth of Scotland and, to an extent Ireland as well. Whisky can be made in almost any country you can think of, so is not the preserve…

re: looking to the future Looking to the future is the only way forward. There is of course no harm at all in looking backwards in order to gain insight (s) for going forwards, but when driving any kind of vehicle if one looks behind, then one is pretty well guaranteed to hit something in…

looking to the future 2017 is a watershed year for me, because I have taken the Very conscious decision to work on into infinity. I have given much considered thought before arriving at the conclusion that I might, (only just might!), be in a position to continue my business activities — possibly even expand them…

For Michael Reckhard has Scottish single malt whisky from culture shock to intense passion developed. Under the label Spirit of Caledonia sells he own fillings and is also as importer of Golden CaskMoon Harbour Pier 1 and whiskies. A portrait of the man from eschborn is there on the wcfs-Blog: http://whiskyclub-fs.de/2017/01/28/vom-kulturschock-zum-eigenen-whiskylabel-michael-reckhard-mr-whisky-spirit-of-caledonia-im-portrait/

Hello everyone …. who is anyone ….. “difficult to establish these days. However, we are all still here so let’s just get on with life. I am here in Scotland ….. I’ll say no more about that