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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…
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….
What is the Best Whiskey for an Old Fashioned?There’s nothing quite like an Old Fashioned. It’s the classic whisky cocktail. In fact, the classic cocktail full stop. Most recipes call for bourbon or rye as the base ingredient….
Top 10 Whisky Advent Calendars for 2024If you’re looking for the best whisky Christmas gifts, we’ve got you covered. This might be a “Top 10”, but we simply have too many Whisky Advent Calendars, so we’ve…
This is The World’s Best Bar: Handshake SpeakeasyThe World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 has crowned a Mexican speakeasy as the best bar in the world. Handshake Speakeasy, described as “the shining star of Mexico’s thriving constellation of…
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…
New Arrival of the Week: Holyrood Distillery Single Cask #24Our New Arrival of the Week is Holyrood Distillery Single Cask #24. This is exciting because a) new whisky; b) we love a bit of Holyrood; c) it’s the brand’s…
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…
Talisker Distillery To Be RebuiltIs the Talisker Distillery we know and love set to be no more? Talisker Distillery to be rebuilt Diageo has submitted a planning application to redevelop Skye’s oldest distillery, which was…
Ewan McGregor Raises £135K for Charity Through Whisky AuctionRenowned Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has raised £135,000 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) after auctioning 150 exclusive bottles from his own personal 1998 cask of Arran single malt whisky…
How Many Units Are in a Bottle of Whisky?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…
