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Spotlight on: Independent Bottlers.

If you're a whisky fan, you've probably seen the term 'independent bottler' thrown around - here, we break down what independent bottlers are, the awesome work...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Sarah Gaul

Christmas Gift Ideas for Whisky Lovers

Christmas rolls around quicker and quicker every year doesn't it? If you are stuck for ideas but you know they love whisky - we have you...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Sarah Gaul

7 things you might not know about American Whiskies (or maybe you do!)

It's no secret we are a huge fan of American whiskies here at Whisky Loot - this month, we feature three in our TRIPLE CROWN box!...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Sarah Gaul

5 Creative Ways To Repurpose Your Whisky Loot Bottles

Here at Whisky Loot the only thing we love more than a bottle full of whisky is an empty whisky bottle that can be reused or...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Sarah Gaul

From Whisky to hand santitiser the unlikely story of survival

If you asked any of the distilleries that we work with whether they thought 12 months ago they would be making hand sanitiser instead of whisky,...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

What You Should Know About Peat in Your Whisky

The Production Process of Peat in Whisky For centuries, dried peat has been an invaluable energy source in Scotland. This peat is unique to the bogs...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

6 Smooth Whiskies Perfect for Beginners

People often see whiskey as fancy, expensive, or too exclusive to try them. While there are more complex whiskeys in the market, many whiskeys are sweet,...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

The 7 Best Gifts For Whisky Lovers

Choosing the perfect whisky gift requires some thought. You want to amaze them with something unique while giving them something useful that they’ll use in their...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Joel Hauer

How to Make the Perfect Irish Coffee This St. Patrick’s Day!

With autumn upon us, and the temperatures beginning to dip, St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to enjoy an Irish Coffee. We’re going to let...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Seamus May

Female Distillers in Focus: Naomi McIntosh of Chief's Son

When you think of a whisky drinker, what springs to mind? Is it a moustachioed, tweed wearing gent, taking sips between puffs of his cigar? Or...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Seamus May

Chinotto Whisky? Lark's Chris Thompson Gives Us The Low-Down On Their New Release

Lark Distillery are heralded for being the founders of Australia’s modern distilling Renaissance. They were the first new distillery in Tasmania for 154 years when they were...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Seamus May

Whisky Loot at the 2020 Diageo Special Releases

What are the Special Releases? The unveiling of Diageo’s Special Releases range is always one of the most eagerly awaited events in the whisky calendar. Diageo,...

Aug 18 2022
Post by Seamus May