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This 'speakeasy' bar has one of the best views in Edinburgh Hidden on the 11th floor of the W in Edinburgh is João's Place.

On the 11th floor of the W in Edinburgh, visitors are invited to discover João's Place. This apartment speakeasy mixes influences of Brazil and...

02.06.2025 7

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'This whisky distillery in China could be straight out of a James Bond film' Going from never having tried a whisky from China in March to suddenly standing in front of a Chinese Whisky Distillery this month felt incredibly surreal.

Going from never having tried a whisky from China in March to suddenly standing in front of a Chinese Whisky Distillery in May felt incredibly...

25.05.2025 3

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I visited four distilleries on Islay and one of them surpassed my expectations Whisky writer Moa Reynolds takes a trip to Islay, where one distillery tour 'surpasses expectations'.

A post shared by Moa, aka Swedish Whisky Girl (@swedishwhiskygirl) Read more: One of the highlights was trying an unpeated Caol Ila, and I find it...

20.05.2025 10

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This Fife whisky distillery is not afraid to break from tradition Drinks writer Moa Reynolds visits the InchDairni distillery in Fife, where the team is not afraid to do things their own way.

If you had told me 10 years ago that I would be incredibly excited to see a mash filter with my very own eyes, I don't know if I would've believed...

13.05.2025 10

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Is pairing whisky with food ever a good idea? To really take advantage of the long weekend over Easter, I jumped on the opportunity to drive out to the Leddie hotel in Aberlady.

To really take advantage of the long weekend over Easter I jumped on the opportunity to drive out to Aberlady. I was heading for a little lunch...

28.04.2025 10

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This whisky distillery has one of the most interesting set ups I've ever seen One of the most interesting distillery production setups I have ever seen is at Loch Lomond Distillery.

One of the most interesting distillery production setups I have ever seen is at Loch Lomond Distillery. The distillery is located just south of Loch...

20.04.2025 4

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How a 'censored' spirit is bringing attention to issues with Rye Whisky This week drinks columnist whisky influencer Moa Reynolds explores European rye whiskies and the rules around using the distinction.

Are there any European rye whiskies? I usually answer this question by highlighting some whisky producers that I really enjoy, such as Stauning from...

13.04.2025 10

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A fascinating whisky to try if you're a fan of Guinness Last weekend I packed my bags and traveled over to Lucerne in Switzerland for the Whiskyschiff festival.

Last weekend I packed my bags and traveled over to Lucerne in Switzerland to attend the Whiskyschiff festival. I have a soft spot for old towns in...

06.04.2025 10

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'Why this Scottish festival should be on every whisky lover's bucket list' It's the perfect time for whisky fans to visit since the distilleries put on a variety of events which would not normally be offered during the rest of the year.

This past week, I had the pleasure of attending a Glen Scotia preview event for the Campbeltown Malts Festival which is taking place during the week...

29.03.2025 2

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A fascinating feature that's unique to this Scottish distillery

My first whisky distillery tour for the year turned out to be one I had never visited before. Near Annan and the Anglo-Scottish border to the west,...

25.03.2025 5

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Here's something you might not know about popular Irish Whiskey brands Since St Patrick's Day is coming up, I've been thinking about the Irish whiskey scene and how it's currently developing, writes Moa Reynolds.

As St Patrick's Day approaches, my thoughts have turned the Irish whiskey scene and how it's developing. The regulations around making whiskey in...

16.03.2025 7

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Wondering what whisky to suggest to a beginner? Here's my advice I recently had the pleasure of hosting a members tasting at Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh.

I recently had the pleasure of hosting a members tasting at Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh. The focus of the tasting was for it to be an...

02.03.2025 30

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'Here's one kind of whisky that I'm always sceptical of - and why' I was not expecting to find myself at multiple rum events in the midst of the Scottish winter, but that is exactly what has been happening.

I was not expecting to find myself at two different rum events in the midst of the Scottish winter, but that is exactly what happened in recent...

23.02.2025 4

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The must-visit Edinburgh tour that turns non whisky drinkers into true believers Drinks columnist Moa Reynolds shares one of her favourite places to take visitors looking to learn more about Scotch whisky.

I've had the pleasure of experiencing the Journey of Flavour tour at Johnnie Walker Princes Street many times now, but still love taking my friends...

16.02.2025 10

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Searching for a birthday gift? Here are my top whisky picks

During my last two walks around Edinburgh I have started seeing some early signs of the changing season - and it's really put a spring in my step. ...

09.02.2025 4

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A regulation for American Single Malt I would like to see implemented in Scotland January is the perfect time to look ahead to what the rest of the year might bring, so in this week's column, I'll do just that.

Moa Reynolds is the Edinburgh-based content creator, writer and photographer behind the hugely popular Swedish Whisky Girl social media accounts and...

26.01.2025 10

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Dive into diverse world of whisky with new drinks columnist Moa Reynolds Moa Reynolds is the Edinburgh-based content creator, writer and photographer behind the hugely popular Swedish Whisky Girl social media accounts and blog. Here, she tells her story so far and what we can expect from her new weekly whisky column.

Moa Reynolds is the Edinburgh-based content creator, writer and photographer behind the hugely popular Swedish Whisky Girl social media accounts and...

20.01.2025 10

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This 'speakeasy' bar has one of the best views in Edinburgh Hidden on the 11th floor of the W in Edinburgh is João's Place.

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'This whisky distillery in China could be straight out of a James Bond film' Going from never having tried a whisky from China in March to suddenly standing in front of a Chinese Whisky Distillery this month felt incredibly surreal.

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I visited four distilleries on Islay and one of them surpassed my expectations Whisky writer Moa Reynolds takes a trip to Islay, where one distillery tour 'surpasses expectations'.

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This Fife whisky distillery is not afraid to break from tradition Drinks writer Moa Reynolds visits the InchDairni distillery in Fife, where the team is not afraid to do things their own way.

Moa Reynolds

Is pairing whisky with food ever a good idea? To really take advantage of the long weekend over Easter, I jumped on the opportunity to drive out to the Leddie hotel in Aberlady.

Moa Reynolds

This whisky distillery has one of the most interesting set ups I've ever seen One of the most interesting distillery production setups I have ever seen is at Loch Lomond Distillery.

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How a 'censored' spirit is bringing attention to issues with Rye Whisky This week drinks columnist whisky influencer Moa Reynolds explores European rye whiskies and the rules around using the distinction.

Moa Reynolds

A fascinating whisky to try if you're a fan of Guinness Last weekend I packed my bags and traveled over to Lucerne in Switzerland for the Whiskyschiff festival.

Moa Reynolds

'Why this Scottish festival should be on every whisky lover's bucket list' It's the perfect time for whisky fans to visit since the distilleries put on a variety of events which would not normally be offered during the rest of the year.

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A fascinating feature that's unique to this Scottish distillery

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Here's something you might not know about popular Irish Whiskey brands Since St Patrick's Day is coming up, I've been thinking about the Irish whiskey scene and how it's currently developing, writes Moa Reynolds.

Moa Reynolds

Wondering what whisky to suggest to a beginner? Here's my advice I recently had the pleasure of hosting a members tasting at Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh.

Moa Reynolds

'Here's one kind of whisky that I'm always sceptical of - and why' I was not expecting to find myself at multiple rum events in the midst of the Scottish winter, but that is exactly what has been happening.

Moa Reynolds

The must-visit Edinburgh tour that turns non whisky drinkers into true believers Drinks columnist Moa Reynolds shares one of her favourite places to take visitors looking to learn more about Scotch whisky.

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Searching for a birthday gift? Here are my top whisky picks

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A regulation for American Single Malt I would like to see implemented in Scotland January is the perfect time to look ahead to what the rest of the year might bring, so in this week's column, I'll do just that.

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