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A Whisky Lovers Review of Palmer & Co Bar in Sydney
First Impression From the first glance of the Palmer & Co, you can’t help but notice the recreation of the 1920s Prohibition-era atmosphere the bar gives....
Whiskey, Bourbon & Scotch Gifts for Groomsmen
Wedding planned, done, wedding party, tick, but groomsmen gifts firing blanks? So your wedding day is coming up quickly -- congratulations to you and your other...
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...
How to use our Whisky Loot journal
So you’re set to receive your first Whisky Loot box! Within it, you’ll notice a journal. This journal is for you to mark down your observations,...
Eau de Vie Melbourne Review: From a Whisky Lovers Perspective
A Whisky Bar for the Discerning Bon Vivant Headed by Greg Sanderson, Eau de Vie is one whiskey bar in Melbourne that takes you back to...
The Baxter Inn Review; A Whisky Lover's Perspective
If you’re looking for a whisky bar with a relaxed, unpretentious approach to whisky, and chock full of some of the best malts in the world,...
House of Casks Featuring Glenmorangie Lasanta
House of Casks features three different 12-year-old single malts from three distilling regions in Scotland, the Highlands, Speyside and Lowlands. The result is three very unique...
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...
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...
Top 5 whisky cocktails
Whisky is famous for being drunk straight. Ordering your whisky neat, without so much as an ice cube, is pretty common practice due to whisky’s intense...
9 Distilleries Where You Can Buy An Entire Cask Of Whisky
A cask of whisky will contain anywhere from twenty to several hundred litres of grain alcohol (sometimes up to 600!). That’s a lot of afternoon whisky...
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...