Fine and rare whiskies: The best of 2023
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In 2023, whisky lovers were treated to some truly unique bottlings, as well as releases of substantial age. Colin Hampden-White selects some highlights
Colin Hampden-White
Club Oenologique contributor
Colin is a presenter on The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime, Chairman of the Circle of Wine Writers and a Keeper of the Quaich. Having started his career at the Scotsman, he worked at The Times and FT, and became the founding editor of Whisky quarterly magazine.
In his spare time, he is a fine art photographer working with Condé Nast and is represented by the Rebecca Hossack gallery in London. He has exhibited all over the world including the National Portrait Gallery. He has won the Louis Roederer Award for Artistry and the Born Digital award for photography.
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