Variety, as they say, is the spice of life. It’s also a major contributor to whisky’s universal appeal. From woody west coast bottles to smooth single malts, each dram of whisky you taste is laced with a wealth of flavours,…
The art of whisky distilling stretches back centuries. One of the things we love most about whisky is its rich history and the connecting thread it offers between modern day Scotland and what came before. What makes the world’s oldest…
Anyone who knows anything about whisky will know how important a role casks play in the overall flavour of the spirit. Most whisky casks are made from either American white oak or European oak, and there are several factors that…
One of the most exciting things about whisky is its diversity. Just when you think you’ve cracked all the tasting notes, you unearth a new hint of flavour. With so many different types of whisky on the market, there’s a…
While whisky might not be the first thing that springs to mind when we think of Australia or New Zealand, the countries are slowly but surely making their mark on the whisky industry. Despite its ‘up and coming’ status, the…
Whisky’s common association with snobbery has led to more than a few whisky myths. From how you should drink it to what colour it should be, there’s a lot of speculative do’s and don’ts out there when it comes to…
As we wrap up on World Whisky Day 2022, we are feeling that familiar warm glow (or is that just the whisky?) as we soak up all the great whisky-centric posts, events and stories that have come our way. From…
Building a whisky collection is a source of great pride and satisfaction for many whisky lovers. Whisky made global headlines in 2021 when the ‘Perfect Collection’ sold at auction for a hefty £6.6 million, shining a spotlight on the world of whisky investment.
Its roots may be based in Scotland, but these days whisky is making a name for itself in in all corners of the globe. For the uninitiated, the great whisky family tree can be a little tricky to navigate. Some…
Peated whisky distilleries are synonymous with Scotland’s whisky industry, history and culture. Here are some must-visit examples.
