Whisky
Talisker 47 Year Old Magma: Reviewing The Distillery’s Oldest Whisky To DateWhen you get an invite to a tasting of Talisker 47 Year Old Magma, or Talisker’s oldest whisky to date, you don’t ask too many questions. You show up. Which…
Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey: Ireland’s Greatest Style, Still Explaining ItselfScotland has single malt. America has bourbon. Ireland has single pot still whiskey. And yet, when people talk about prestige whiskey, they still reach for single malt like it’s the…
Top 10 Whiskies for a Whisky Sour (That Bartenders Actually Use)The best whisky for a Whisky Sour comes down to balance. You need a spirit that can handle lemon and sugar without disappearing. Something that cuts through citrus, brings its…
What Should I Pair With Whisky?Ever ask yourself: What should I pair with whisky? If you have, this is the guide for you. Whisky lovers know the right pairing can turn a good dram into…
Enjoy Life – Drink The Good StuffI get to drink the good stuff a lot. It’s an occupational hazard. But I’m as much a slave to the culture of deferment as the next person. Save that…
Top 5 House Whiskies: The Bottles You Want In Your BarHouse whiskies are the bottles you want to always have on hand. They don’t cost too much, play well with others, and most of all, deliver in flavour. If you…
Whisky Tourism and How Place Became the PointWhisky tourism did not begin as an experience economy. It grew out of a simple impulse. As whisky crossed oceans in barrels and boxes, carrying Scotland and Ireland to places…
Whisky and Fine Dining at Geamair, The Craigellachie HotelWhisky has always had a foot in two worlds. It has warmed cold bones, steadied hands, and followed working people through rain and labour. The Geamair, or gamekeeper, lives in…
Mindful Drinking: A Guide to the Art of Less, But BetterMindful drinking. Dry January. Damp January. Zebra Striping. January has a habit of turning into a personality test. Are you virtuous enough to resist temptation? Or rebellious enough to mock…
Top Whiskies We Loved in 2025Every year, you can count on there being new whisky. Some of it is rather good. Like the ones below, which made the cut for the top whiskies we loved…
Top Whiskies of the Year 2025It’s tough to narrow down the top whiskies of the year for 2025. Which is good, it means there were lots of bottles we enjoyed. In fact, we’ve actually decided…
Whisky Of Ages: Why Does Whisky Have To Be Three Years Old?Why does whisky have to be three years old? Is it time to overturn the 1915 Immature Spirits Act? Dave Worthington (AKA Boutique-y Dave) asks and answers some big questions….
How to pick your Christmas whiskyWant to know how to pick your Christmas whisky? Read on. Choosing the right whisky for Christmas isn’t just about the drink. It’s the occasion. The small moments. Does your…
Top 10 Rich Fruit & Nut Whisky for ChristmasIf Christmas could be bottled, it would taste like Rich Fruit & Nut Whisky. We categorise Whisky By Flavour on our website because we believe it helps people choose the…
Off the Beaten Cask: The Most Interesting Whisky Gifts to Give This ChristmasThe most interesting whisky gifts to give this Christmas are the bottles that stand out from the crowd. The “you’ll never guess where this is from” whiskies. Expressions that have…
Women in Whisky: Past and PresentThe history of women in whisky is as long as the history of whisky. Not that you would know that from the way the story is so often told. Even…
