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Famous Whisky Drinkers Today

Whisky History, Whisky News
Posted on by George Koutsakis
22
Feb

Whisky has gripped and delighted drinkers throughout the ages, making poets and politicians alike sing its praises and promote its allure to the rest of the world. Robert Burns never hid his love for the spirit, and famous authors like Charles Bukowski were known to have a glass of Scotch in their hand, well, most […]

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5 Of A Kind – Speyside Gems

Whisky Foundation Bottle Guide
Posted on by George Koutsakis
08
Feb

The Speyside whisky-producing region of Scotland is situated in north-eastern part of the country, in the area of Strathspey. Compared to the larger whisky-producing regions like the Highlands and Lowlands, Speyside is quite small, yet, it’s still home to the greatest number of distilleries out of all the Scottish regions. Some of the world’s best-selling […]

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Valentine’s Day in Scotland

Highlands, Seasonal
Posted on by George Koutsakis
04
Feb

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Expectations are high, and you might be feeling a little stressed, not knowing what exactly to give your other half for the big celebration of love. Our first recommendation would be whisky, yet, as much as your loved one may enjoy a good dram, enjoying a few drinks […]

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Celebrating Burns Night Like The Scots

Scottish History, Whisky History
Posted on by George Koutsakis
21
Jan

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 […]

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The Whisky Foundation Christmas Gift Guide

Whisky Foundation Bottle Guide
Posted on by George Koutsakis
20
Dec

The tree is lit, the tinsel is out, and the wood is burning in the fireplace. Christmas is just around the corner, and family and friends begin to gather and prepare for a wonderful Christmas Day. With just days to go, you may be getting stressed, as you still haven’t chosen a gift for your […]

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Peat and its Impact on Whisky Flavor

Islay, Learn Whisky
Posted on by George Koutsakis
24
Nov

Any true whisky fan will have heard the term somewhere. Whisky connoisseurs are strict on the vocabulary, urging drinkers to use nothing but the word ‘peat’ or ‘peaty’ to describe a single-malt Islay whisky. But for the general public the word smoky is a more common description of the distinctive taste. Peat is what delivers […]

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Does Well-Aged Whisky Taste Better?

Learn Whisky, Whisky History
Posted on by George Koutsakis
19
Nov

Simply put- the most widely accepted answer in the world of whisky is yes, well-aged whisky tastes more complex and better than young whisky. Taste, however, is subjective and what tastes better to one may not to another. What can be said with certainty is that a well-aged whisky will yield flavours that a whisky aged […]

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About the Distillery: Glenlivet

About the Distillery, Glenlivet, Speyside
Posted on by whiskyfoundation
20
Oct

Glenlivet is a distinguished, award-winning whisky distillery in Scotland’s Speyside region backed by nearly 200 years of history. Walk through this blog post to see how Glenlivet stands as the original single malt whisky creator and discover more about this famed distillery. Glenlivet’s Tale – Setting the Standard for Single Malt Whisky It all began […]

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