I first encountered Copeland’s signature blend, Merchants’ Quay, during a blind tasting Jon R hosted for the Water of Life team. It wasn’t long before I ordered a bottle. With a little further insp…| The Water Of Life
While researching a recent trip to Dublin, I was struck by a photo of a gleaming copper still framed by… Read more Pearse Lyons Distillery| The Water Of Life
Irish whiskey is in the midst of a shake-up. Headlines of stalled projects and financial uncertainty at some big-name distilleries, such as Waterford, Powerscourt, Roe & Co., to name a few, hav…| The Water Of Life
In the last 30 days, the Water of Life has seen a surge of fans from India check out our reviews. In honour of the 6000+ views this month from India alone, I thought I’d go a little off-kilter from…| The Water Of Life
Every once in a while, someone will ask me, “What whiskies do you like?” This question makes me wince internally; partly because I know that I’m only a few poorly-chosen words away from being accus…| The Water Of Life
As I sit down to review the Pioneer whiskey from Cooper King Distillery, it feels only right to reflect on the spirit of pioneers themselves, those bold souls who venture into the unknown, carving …| The Water Of Life
Some dates on the calendar are easy to forget: birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, they come and go, often lost in the… Read more Two Stacks Pillars of Creation 2025 Vintage| The Water Of Life
In an age where competition is fierce and many whiskies blend into one another, any brand that dares to break the mould is bound to stand out. Sometimes, it’s the subtle shifts—tweaks in pack…| The Water Of Life
Alright, let’s talk whiskey—and more importantly, let’s talk value. I’m not just here to rant about rising prices; I’m here to do you one better. I’ve lined up some brilliant whiskies that won’t br…| The Water Of Life
“Don’t call it a comeback—I’ve been here for years.” LL Cool J’s famous words from Mama Said Knock You Out… Read more Don’t Call It a Comeback—Grain Whisky Has Been Here for Years| The Water Of Life
Since the start of the year, I’ve been trying to drink less. Not in a dramatic, cold-turkey sort of way—just more intentionally. Less impulse buying, more bottle killing. Fewer “just because it’s l…| The Water Of Life
I first visited the Holyrood Distillery in Edinburgh back in April 2022. As a distillery, Holyrood had two things going for it: firstly, it was the first operating in Edinburgh in a century. Second…| The Water Of Life
Well €990 to be exact which was the price of this whiskey when it was released in 2021. Today, it’s available for almost double the price on some online shops or often below its retail price from a…| The Water Of Life
I’ve been looking for a bottle of Rampur for a while. It’s a whisky I encountered a little over a year ago at a “bring a bottle” whisky night and I immediately wanted to review it. I’ll admit, my p…| The Water Of Life
I’ve been championing Cooper King for quite some time now, ever since Mike returned from their humble distillery up in North Yorkshire. Their last two releases have been nothing short of exce…| The Water Of Life
They say that anniversaries come around at a break-neck speed, but it’s almost like the opposite is true for Irish whiskey. Recently, we have seen distilleries release their own liquid, for example…| The Water Of Life
