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Whisky is one of the most popular spirits in the world, and it’s no wonder why. With its unique flavour and complexity, whisky can be enjoyed...

How do you develop a versatile palette for the many flavours of whisky? The simple answer is to try many different drams and see which ones...

With age comes wisdom and character, or so the people who make up clichéd sayings would have us believe. That’s definitely true when it comes to...

One of the biggest struggles any distiller ever deals with is consistency. With a product made from natural ingredients and time, affected by the environment, how...

Why can’t we just drink whisky straight off the still? Why wait a whole three years—or, more commonly, eight or more—to drink our favourite tipple? The...

One of the first things you learn when you discover the wonderful world of whiskies is just how many unique varieties are available. It’s helpful to...

The First Stills on Islay As early as the early 1500s, it’s believed that monks were distilling spirits on an island that seemed designed for such...

One of the best-known classifications (and one of the most contentious debates among whisky lovers) is that of Scotch Whisky vs. Irish Whiskey. But what exactly...

Here are a few of our favourites. 1. Whisky does not freeze solid even when temperatures dip down to -30 degrees. 2. Angel’s Tax is the...

The age of a whisky is widely considered to be the most important factor in its taste. However, many wrongly assume the meaning of a whisky’s...

If you’ve ever been to a five-star restaurant, you’ve probably come in contact with a Wine Sommelier. These people are experts in all aspects of wine,...

Peat is to whisky as chilli pepper is to spicy food. Similar to how people boast about their tolerance to chilli, whisky lovers love “out-peating” each...