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Lee Westwood leaves his impression in Korea

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Professor Whisky

World number one Lee Westwood has won the Ballantine’s Championship in Korea, after his final round score of 67 gave him a narrow victory over Miguel Angel Jimenez. Ballantine’s first sponsored a golf tournament at Wentworth in 1960 and has … Continue reading →

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Whisky industry support for Japan

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Professor Whisky

Seven distilleries are collaborating to produce a bespoke blended whisky, donating the proceeds to the disaster relief in Japan. The distilleries Arran, BenRiach, Bladnoch, GlenDronach, Mitchell’s Glengyle, Kilchoman and Springbank will each supply a cask of single malt, to be blended together … Continue reading →

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Phoenix from the snow

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Professor Whisky

Back in January this year, heavy snow caused some of Glenfiddich’s warehouse roofs to collapse, exposing the bottles to the skies. Out of adversity comes opportunity. From these bottles, the company has created a limited edition non-aged single malt called … Continue reading →

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