BP

Seems like the kerfuffle which Obama kicked up about the spill in the Mexican Gulf was quite a good diversionary tactic, given that his ratings in the the US are plummeting. Even his own party hopefuls don't want him on the campaign trail.  

Changes to Labelling Law

 Changes regarding the protection of Scotch Whisky, particularly the Single Malt Category will become UK law on Nov. 23. Interesting, as most fakes are supposed Blends, many of which are bottled abroad. Does that make sense ?

Whisky Fest Box

Burning Peat

Now that the barley harvest has had time to rest, 2009's crop is being used to produce malt for distilling. On driving past a firm of local maltsters today the aroma of burning peat was very heart warming....more drams on the way!!!  

Finishes

Protection of Single Malts is at the top of the industry's priorities. If so, it would be good to know the industry's innermost thoughts about many of the "wood finishes" Currently in Vogue