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Moa Reynolds

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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 20

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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 20

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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 20

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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 20

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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 20

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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 30

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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 30

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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 20

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