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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Whisky Loot is delighted to announce our Pappy van Winkle Ballot. Pappy van Winkle is widely regarded as some of the best whiskey of any style...

Whether you’ve had one Scottish dram, or one thousand, you’ve likely seen some strange place names on bottles and drams – maybe “Campbeltown”, “Speyside'' or perhaps...

When beginning your whisky journey, you’re bound to have some questions: What whisky is for me? How do I learn more about whisky? What if I...

Adding Ice to Whisky In Australia, we love a cold drink, but should we be adding ice to our whiskies? At Whisky Loot, we don’t like...

The Cocktail Renaissance of the last 25 years has brought with it an explosion of creative and complicated techniques. Whilst we all appreciate the artistry on...