Whiskey Stores - Specialists in everything about WhiskeyAmongst the connoisseur, the specialist Whiskey stores have become shrines to the drink of whiskey. The experience of visiting these shops is one not to be forgotton as the shops shelves are often lined with rare whiskies. One of the major advantages of taking a Whiskey tour, or a Whiskey trail is that each distillery visited will have a store where examples of their Whiskey can be bought. Almost all the other Whiskey stores are run by Independent owners who are themselves enthusiasts. Because they are Whiskey people, and have a knowledge and excitement for the drink, they make the visit to these stores not only a real pleasure, but part of your education. I have listed below some terrific examples of specialist stores in the UK. A number of these can also be found online. The Whisky ShopFounded only in 1992, The Whisky Shop has quickly grown to be Scotland's only chain of specialist whisky shops. Starting out in a single store in Edinburgh further development has seen branches opening up across the length and breadth of the country.This growth could not have happened if it was not for a commitment to holding a massive range of different whiskies and developing a reputation for having extremely knowledgable staff who are dedicated to ensuring customers recieve an excellent service. Each store has its own unique character with some located in modern shopping malls, others on traditional High Streets and one located at one of the UK's top visitor attractions, Vinopolis in London. In 1999 The Whisky Shop opened up its first foreign store when it joined with sister company, Hector Russell Kiltmaker, to acquire premises in San Francisco, thus enabling it to supply customers across The United States. 
The Shop locations are:The Whisky Shop11 Main Street. Callander FK17 8DU Scotland Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1877 331936 The Whisky Shop Princes Mall, Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 1BQ Scotland Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 131 5565688 The Whisky Shop 93 High Street, Fort William PH33 6DH Scotland Tel: +44 (0)1397 706164 The Whisky Shop Unit L2/02, Buchanan Galleries, 220 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 2GF Scotland Tel: +44 (0)141 3310022 The Whisky Shop Unit 12 Princes Square, 48 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 3JN Scotland Tel: +44 (0)141 2268446 The Whisky Shop 17 Bridge Street, Inverness IV1 1HD Scotland. Airport Whiskey StoresBecause of Scotland is part of the UK, and has a huge Whisky heritage, specialist Whiskey stores are now found in a number of British airports.Berry Brothers and Rudd can be found in all Heathrow Terminals. World of Whiskies stores can be found in all London Heathrow terminals, London Gatwick North and South, and London Stansted. A Wide selection of the malts and blended whiskies are available, plus cigars, books and accessories. Highly experienced staff to offer advice and assistance. Whiskey Shops in USAShops selling whisky / bourbon - and other places worth a visit.Because the numbers of specialist whiskey stores are far too large in the USA, I would suggest the following, USA Whiskey stores will give you the information you need. Other notable storesThe Whisky House in BelgiumAssestraat 17, 1790 Affligem-Essene, Belgium Contact : Bob Minnekeer - Phone & fax: +32-9-233 58 98 or Geert De Bolle Phone : +32-2-582 11 88 fax: +32-2-582 29 18 The Whisky House is not a regular Whiskey shop, it's a cultural whisky centre, accessible for anyone at anytime. It is known as a treasure House of fine cask-strength and vintage whiskies. Whiskey stores in the rest of the worldThere are also a number of other notable Whiskey stores throughout the world that will list examples worth visiting.Home Page The Best Scotch - Finding it is fun! Malt Whiskey - The drink that made Whiskey great! Whiskey awards - Which ones are judged the best! Contact me
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