Peated whisky is given a smoky flavour by compounds which are released by the peat fires used to dry malted barley. The Length and intensity of exposure to the peat smoke dictates the strength of this flavour as do the characteristics of the peat itself. But how did this style of whisky come into being and why has it now so popular?
When it comes to whisky, water really is everywhere. Of all the ingredients used in whisky production across the world, none can be considered more important – not necessarily to the final product itself but for the fact that without it there would be no final product.
Here’s a simple guide to the art of tasting, created to get you (and your taste buds) going.
There’s a whisky glass for every type of whisky fan – we run through the options to help you pick the perfect one for your tastes
Why restrict yourself to merely drinking and trading in whisky when there’s a whole world of other possibilities out there? According to the Scotch Whisky
