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It’s glorified and guzzled by actors, politicians and authors alike. What is it about malts, bourbons and blends that inspires such dedication?
Few drinks inspire the way whisky does. Proud Scottish writer and raconteur Compton Mackenzie declared: “Love makes the world go round? Not at all. Whisky makes it go round twice as fast.” And Irish playwright and activist George Bernard Shaw romantically described whisky as “liquid sunshine”.
While it’s easy to conjure the image of the spirit being swilled by middle-aged men wearing tweed; the truth is that whisky’s appeal knows no boundaries. It’s been the go-to drink of celebrities (as well as politicians) for decades. Everyone from Kate Moss - who once threw a Burns Night party in a hotel that stocks 1,000 bottles - to Hollywood royalty such as Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner, to Margaret Thatcher, have been keen fans … and they know it’s much more than just a drink. Tobermory whisky holds true to that philosophy. Born and distilled on the Isle of Mull, it’s a homage to the rich palate of its Hebridean home, where creativity and nature exist side by side. Continue reading...