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What are the Water Sources of Scotland Whisky’s Distilleries?Water is one of the core whisky ingredients alongside grain, yeast, and father time. The word whisky actually derives from the term ‘water of life’. But there’s not one huge…
Whisky: What’s the Best Single Malt for £40?Suppose you’re looking for an excellent single malt whisky for £40. Why else would you click on this blog? Well, that’s what we’ve got here. And we really tried very…
Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old ReviewGlenmorangie has launched a new Scotch whisky this week. A very fancy one indeed. Glenmorangie Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto 23 Years Old. We headed to The Saatchi Gallery…
How Havana Club Makes Cuban RumI recently had the privilege of going where not too many have gone before to see the San José Distillery. I’ll walk you through the tour I took so you…
Why Do You Age Gin?Barrel ageing spirits is a technique mostly associated with whisky, brandy, or rum production. However, you can age many different spirits and plenty of distillers have seen the benefit of…
The Big Interview: Allaster McKallaster, Scottish CommentatorIt’s the Euros and it just so happens that we have collaborated with a Scottish sporting hero to release a new That Boutique-y Whisky Company Expression. Almost as if we…
Top 20 Alcoholic Drink Gifts for Father’s DayThe supercomputer doesn’t lie. Unless we tell it to. Even then, we can tell it’s uncomfortable. We’re getting off track. The point is, the supercomputer didn’t lie when we asked…
Whiskies You Searched For Father’s DayFather’s Day is on the horizon and we know you’re after some top whisky to spoil dad with. We know this because we’ve done some research into it. We asked…
New Arrival of the Week: Lochlea Cask Strength – Batch 2This week we have not one, but TWO exciting new arrivals to shout about because award-winning Ayrshire distillery, Lochlea, has launched its second cask strength whisky: Lochlea Cask Strength –…
What is the Difference Between Irish and Scotch Whisky?Understanding Irish whiskey and Scotch whisky and what distinguishes them from each other is not as simple as you might think. Mostly because there’s a lot of misinformation, myths, and…
Top 10: Whiskies That Won’t Hurt Your WalletAre you a whisky enthusiast on a budget? It’s getting harder to find great whiskies that won’t hurt you wallet. We empathise, we relate, and we are here to help. …
Is Cuban Rum the Best Rum in the World?Whether Cuban rum is considered the best rum in the world is subjective and depends on personal preferences. There is no “best rum”. Only your favourite. As is the case…
What is the Best Gold Rum?Rum – liquid gold made all around the world. Speaking of gold rum, also known as amber rum, that’s a favourite for us and many of you. Lovely in a…
The Big Interview: Harlen Wheatley, Buffalo Trace Master DistillerHarlen Wheatley is Buffalo Trace Distillery’s sixth master distiller since the Civil War. Born in Mount Sterling in 1969, the Kentucky native has spent almost all of his life in…
The Islay Whisky Distilleries That Will Open in the FutureHappy Fèis Ìle! It’s the week of the Islay Festival and there is so much to enjoy about Islay whisky at the moment. Just take a look at all our…
Top 10 Whiskies for People Who Don’t Like WhiskySo, you don’t like whisky. WRONG. Well, not to tell you how you feel, but we think everyone loves whisky, they just haven’t found the right one yet. Making the…
