We’re back today with another exciting chapter in our Scotch Whisky 101 series, so relax, pour yourself a dram, and let’s delve into another interesting aspect of the whisky-making process. Barley was the topic of our last Scotch Whisky 101 piece, in which we broke down the different aspects of the grain, and explained how […]
The Dalmore distillery has recently released a rare, luxurious 50-year-old single malt, to celebrate their Master Distiller Richard Paterson’s fiftieth year in the whisky industry. This limited bottling has been aged in American white oak, Matusalem oloroso sherry casks from the González Byass bodega and colheita Port pipes from the Douro region of Portugal, before […]
The annual Scottish celebration is almost here, as people all over the world are preparing for Burns Night on the 25th of January. Many of us have probably enjoyed some haggis or a few glasses of whisky on Burns night, listening to the different Scottish tunes played throughout the evening. But what many may not […]
A well-made single malt whisky has the ability to surprise the drinker, time and time again. The appearance can mesmerize, the smell and flavour can bring back long-forgotten memories, and the aftertaste can dance pleasantly for hours on the palate. After all, drinking whisky is an art in itself, and a deep, complex Scotch could […]
Whatever your opinion of the president elect, it’s clear that Donald Trump has good taste in spirits. A 26-year-old bottle of Glendronach whisky, signed by Donald Trump himself, was auctioned yesterday, the 13th of January. While the bottle was estimated to sell for £2,500-£3,500 the final bid of £6,000, from a Canadian buyer, shocked whisky […]
The world of Scotch whisky has no borders. The flavour between one bottle and the next can differ greatly, and there are numerous factors to consider when attempting to break down a whisky, and understand more about its taste and allure. Distillers work their magic, the ingredients do their part, and wooden casks let the […]
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