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What’s Your Whisky Birthday?

As the popularity of whisky surges, particularly among the younger millennial generation, more and more people are becoming interested in the history of their beloved beverages....

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

A Guide to the Different Types of Whiskey

Whiskey is a broad category of drink, and that’s great because it means the whiskey drinker can go their whole life without ever getting bored of...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Hana Naesa

A Crash Course in the Different Types of Peat in Whisky

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

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

What is No-Age-Statement Whisky?

Most whisky drinkers look to the age of a given whisky as an indicator of its quality. Because of that tendency, so many whisky buffs baulk...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

What is Angels' Share in Whisky?

If you’ve ever looked into whisky production, then you’ve probably heard the term “Angels’ Share.” This refers to the amount of whisky lost during the ageing...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

Is there a 'sweet spot' in single malt whisky?

Whisky flavour maps are a common way of classifying whiskies by their flavour qualities. By knowing where a given whisky falls on a flavour map, a...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

What's the difference between Bourbon and whisky?

Simply put, there is no difference. Bourbon is a style of whiskey. What makes Bourbon different to other whiskies? Read on to find out... Whisky is...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

Does whiskey really taste better with a splash of water?

You’ve probably heard the adage that a small splash of water can help a whisky’s full flavour come out. If you participate in whisky tasting, you...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

Spotlight on: Wine Cask Whiskies

There are so many things to love about cask-wine finished whiskies. Here, we breakdown what they are, how they are produced, and look at some of...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Sarah Gaul

Pappy van Winkle FAQs

Pappy van Winkle Family Reserve is some of the rarest and most sought after whiskey in the world. At Whisky Loot, we want real whiskey drinkers...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Seamus May

Gift Subscription FAQs

Liquor Loot Gift Subscriptions Liquor Loot Gift subscriptions are the ultimate gift that keeps on giving! You can choose between our 3, 6 or 12 month...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Seamus May