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Angel’s Envy: A Hidden GemThis is the story of how a legendary whiskey maker came out of retirement to pioneer cask-finished bourbon with his son and, in the process, created one of the standout…
Top Whisky Distilleries To Watch Out For In 2025There are lots of whisky distilleries to watch out for in 2025. While new whisky distilleries are always exciting, we’ve selected a few here that have very much caught our…
Receiving Whisky As A Present: Do You Want Something New or an Old Favourite?When people are buying you whisky as a present, do you want them to always stick to the old reliable bottle you love or are you open to discovering something…
Whisky and Water: How to Perfectly Dilute Your DramDiluting whisky with water is common practice. But how do you know how much water to add? And what kind of water? And what type of whisky needs water? We…
What is Scotch Whisky?Scotch whisky, or Scotch, is perhaps the most famous whisky of all. While its origins are debated, we know enough about the history of Scotch whisky to trace it back…
What Are The 5 Types of Scotch Whisky?The five types of Scotch whisky are single malt, single grain, blended, blended malt, and blended grain whisky. What does it all mean? Navigating the world of Scotch can be…
Even More Scotch Whisky Distilleries You MispronounceWe’ve helped you pronounce some of the most tricky Scotch whisky distillery names, not once, but twice now. But there’s a few more pronunciations that we understand are not easy…
The Future in Reviving Historic BrandsYou want to create a whiskey company. How do you go about it? I mean beyond the spirit itself. What’s the story? What’s the brand? There’s a few different directions…
The Secret Language of Whisky Labels: What to Look for When BuyingWhisky labels can be revealing, beguiling, familiar. You might look behind a bar or scroll through pages online and see an image that speaks to you. It takes you back….
Wire Works Whisky Unplugged: The Story of English Whisky’s Brightest SparkWhen Max Vaughan came home one evening after meeting someone making whisky in England and suggested to his wife, Claire, that they should start doing it themselves, the idea was…
What is Whisky Made From?Whisky is made from grain, water, yeast, and wood/time. A simple, short list of essentials. Yet, the production process of this beloved distilled alcoholic beverage is complex and reveals generations…
How Many Calories Are In Whisky?How many calories are in whisky? This is a question I can honestly say I’ve never asked myself. Frankly, I think it’s a joyless proposition. Why appreciate the exhibition of…
Thinking of Whisky Differently: The Heart CutWelcome to our Thinking of Whisky Differently series, where we explore whisky from fresh perspectives. We’re focusing on brands breaking away from tradition. Those who uncover new ways to enjoy…
Texture Is Everything: Lessons in Cocktails and Creativity at SilverleafSilverleaf, the East London cocktail bar at Pan Pacific London, has launched a new menu titled “Texture Is Everything”. This intrigued me greatly because I don’t think we appreciate texture…
Jimmy Russell Celebrates 70 years at Wild Turkey“In my eyes, I’ve never worked a day in my life. The day I do, I’ll retire”. Wild Turkey master distiller James C. “Jimmy” Russell first started working at the…
Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet ReviewJohnnie Walker, the world’s number-one Scotch Whisky, has a new edition of Blue Label to get all excited about: Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet whisky*. Created in collaboration with…
