Articles by Alin Wagner

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My visit to Springbank Whisky School

March 3, 2025 Comments are Disabled

Walking through the doors of Springbank Distillery feels like stepping into a living history of whisky-making. Every inch of this place carries the weight of tradition—from the floor malting to the direct-fired stills, an unwavering commitment to doing things the old-school way. Springbank isn’t just about whisky; it’s about heritage, […]

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Bessie Williamson: The Woman Who Saved Laphroaig

Women of Whisky: Bessie Williamson of Laphroaig

March 2, 2025 Comments are Disabled

Bessie Williamson: The Woman Who Saved Laphroaig Bessie Williamson (1910–1982) was a pioneering figure in Scotch whisky, best known as the first woman to own and manage a Scotch whisky distillery in the 20th century. Born in Glasgow, she initially had no plans to enter the whisky industry. In 1934, […]

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Register to the Redhead Whiskey Virtual Club

December 23, 2024 Comments are Disabled

I am opening a virtual whiskey club that will allow us to drink together as a community, regardless of location, time and other physical burdens! If you are interested in joining, please sign up below to be on the loop for more details soon..

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