WHISKY INTERVIEW with Sally – Anne Cooney, Boann Distillery, Drogheda, Ireland I stayed a couple of nights in Drogheda, it was only right I should visit this new distillery. A little bit of local history was made in Drogheda when the copper pot whiskey stills were delivered to the new Boann Distillery. The three nano-copper [...]
Interview/chat with Ronnie Routledge. Ronnie. Great to see things moving for you again. Paul McLean met Ronnie at his new office in Dufftown 1st November. Interview (or should I say – a wee casual chat over a dram or two) with Ronnie Routledge. I have known Ronnie for many years now and when I bumped [...]
Getting it straight from the bottle's mouth Where do I start? … well hello Mr Select, it is good to meet you. Please – tell me, where were you born? Select: I am an Islay production, born and bred Islay, off Scotland’s west coast. My ancestors are also from Islay, I can trace them [...]
When I approached Charlie to ask about being an angel, he replied, "Yes, but I will be your Patron!" ... what could I say? Another Maclean signed up" Paul McLean, Angels. Charlie has been researching and writing books & articles about whisky since 1981, he insisted on being Patron, who are we to say no? [...]
Liz and Paul were chatting to Andrew at Edradour Distillery, a few drams to hand. Andrew its good meeting you again. Can I ask very briefly why you bought Edradour and what (then) were your plans? I bought Edradour back in 1988, I had the Signature brand at that time but my goal was to [...]
Paul John Single Malt whisky Hi Michael, it was great to meet recently in Edinburgh, it prompted me to ask you more questions! Q: Michael, how long have you been with the company and can I ask a brief career history! A: I Started my career in John Distilleries in 1993, since than I [...]
Distillery manager Iain McAlister, from Campbeltown has worked at the distillery for over 9 years and is very hands on in the day to day production of the Glen Scotia spirit. Managing a small team of only 7 the distillery ‘, Q what did you do in this industry before GS? A Glen Scotia Distillery [...]
