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Whisky Of The Year 2018

Whisky Of The Year 2018

Posted by Scott Fitzsimons on 8th Jan 2019

Each year The Oak Barrel’s whisky expert has the tough job of thinking back across the hundreds of whiskies we’ve opened at tastings and sold over the counter in the previous year. From there our … read more
Bruichladdich Rare Casks: The Last Of Their Kind

Bruichladdich Rare Casks: The Last Of Their Kind

Posted by Scott Fitzsimons on 11th Dec 2018

There’s a great appeal to acquiring a birth year whisky. Drinking something that was distilled the same year you were born and which has matured and grown in the same period of time as you have i … read more
Glenfarclas 105 22-Year-Old: 50 Years Of An Icon

Glenfarclas 105 22-Year-Old: 50 Years Of An Icon

Posted by Scott Fitzsimons on 10th Dec 2018

Ever since Australians began to organise their single malt whisky drinking experiences in the ‘70s and ’80 we’ve been known as a continent of cask strength lovers. Glenfarclas’ veritable 105 ha … read more