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Let’s talk about… barley
Barley is not just barley; barley is one of the three raw materials required in the production of single malt whisky ...
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Let’s talk about… whisky glasses
Whisky glasses come in a variety of shapes of sizes, with each design offering something unique to enhance your whisk...
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Let’s talk about… whisky labels
Ever picked a whisky because you liked the look of the label? We’ve all been there. There are several rules relating ...
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EWA at Whisky L! 2020
An essential date in the Chinese whisky calendar for enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike, Whisky L! is the largest whi...
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Whisky writer Iain Russell on age statements
Does age matter?
Most Scotch whisky drinkers seem to think so. But why are we so pre-occupied with age statements?
I...
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Gaelic and Scotch Whisky / Gàidhlig agus Uisge-beatha Albannach
Gaelic is the original and ancient language of Scotland and has a rich oral and written tradition. Similarly, Scotch ...
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Let’s talk about… categories of Scotch whisky
Ever been bamboozled by malts, blends, blended malts and grain whiskies? You are not alone. We’ve put together a quic...
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Aug 16, 2023
How different Scotch whisky production processes can influence flavour
While all whisky distillery trips are sadly on hold, we thought it’d be fun to produce a list of variations present i...
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Let’s talk about… storing whisky
A candidate contacted us recently to ask whether a piece of cork found floating in a bottle of whisky could spoil its...
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Let’s talk about… flavour
A versatile and complex spirit, Single Malt Whisky boasts an immense variety of flavour profiles. The diverse range c...
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Let’s talk about… olfactory fatigue
Aroma sensitivity and the ability to pick out individual scents unidentifiable to the common nose is an ability that ...
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May 1, 2023
Scotch Whisky & Royal Warrants
King Charles III, who will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on 6 May, is well-known as a Scotch whisky aficionado. As...
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