Category: Whisky

Let’s take a look and find out how whisky gains it’s color and how the distilleries ensure consistency.

In Canadian Whisky – A Comprehensive Guide – Part I we discussed how Canadian whisky...

We have a deeper look into the fascinating history of Canadian whisky as well as the specifics around production.

Distilled spirits have been around for millennia, and the class of spirits known as whiskeys got...

 Japanese whisky is spelled Scotch whisky style – without the “e” that adorns Irish and American...

We take a look and find out why some whiskies are so much more expensive than others.

Whiskey drinkers often complain that as they get older (which of course does mean that they drink...

We try to answer a popular question often asked – is Scotch or Bourbon better?

Can a drop of whisky help alleviate the symptoms of a cold? We take a look.

If you’ve ever wondered if you favourite whiskies contain any sugar then click here to find out.

Everyone has probably heard the term “dram of whisky”, but few people in the modern era know where...

Have you ever thought about making whiskey at home? If you have then you need to read this!

We get into the finer details on how the Scotch make their whisky.

We uncover the history that lead to the different global spellings of the word Whisk(e)y

We take a deeper look to understand whisky distillation as well the difference between double and triple distilled.

Can whisky cause you to gain weight. We take a look to see how many calories might be found in a typical shot.

We take a look at how a brand new drinker can learn to enjoy and appreciate fine whisky.

We take a look at the life of a standard cask and how it might be filled multiple times.

Copper has been used in Whisky stills for centuries. We find out why it’s still in use today.

Scotch carries a hefty price tag when compared with Bourbon. We dig into the process to find out why.

Chill filtering results in perfect golden spirit but does this process remove some of the natural oils and flavours? We investigate.

We take a look at the pros and cons of drinking neat whisky.

The debate continues between Blends and Single Malt. We take a look to understand what exactly a blend really is.

Many novice whiskey drinkers will never get to truly appreciate a fine dram if they can’t get over whiskey burn. We’ve compiled a list of things to try that might just help.

After a long day at work, you come home and take off your shoes, kiss your family hello and pour a...

Whisky is made from a variety of fermented grains, including barley. Whiskies produced from barley...

A popular question which indicates many whisky lovers are unsure of the difference! Click to find out more.

If you’re anything at all like me and enjoy sampling a variety of whisky from different...

We have a look at whether it’s safe to drink whisky if you are gluten intolerant or suffer from celiac disease.

Seasoned drinkers turn their noses up at the mention of whisky without age statement but are they correct in do that?