Diluting 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…
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Featured news, interviews and articles covering whisky, rum, gin, tequila and mezcal and other drinks and spirits, as well as the drinks industry.
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…
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…
We’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…
You 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…
Whisky 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….
Whisky lovers know that finding the perfect pairing can elevate the experience. Single malts, blends, and more offer endless possibilities for exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or just starting…
When 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…
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? 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…
Welcome 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…
Silverleaf, 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…
“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, 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…
In the UK, we’re often told to watch what we drink. This doesn’t mean keeping an eye on the pint glass when you raise it to your lips, although that…
Ah, the whisky decanter. Ask the average person to imagine whisky being poured and they’ll picture these decorative vessels. They think of Don Draper’s office, of noble brown spirit plunging…
If you’re a whiskey enthusiast or just like a browse of the drinks aisle when you shop, then you’ll know Buffalo Trace whiskey. It’s both the name of a suitably…
Have you heard of Vapour? It’s a system that promises to transform spirit production. The idea is that it lets you track the whisky-making process from start to finish on…
Scotch whisky can be an intimidating drink. It feels like there’s a lot of rules on how to drink or not to drink it. We will always say it’s your…
The term “best” is subjective when it comes to anything, never mind whisky. Taste comes down to personal preference. If you enjoy bold, medicinal flavours with a heavy smoke profile,…