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Why Is Whisky Aged in Oak Barrels?

Why Is Whisky Aged in Oak Barrels?

03/10/2016

Every Whisky lover knows their favorite juice needs to spend some time in oak barrels to become the glorious amber potion we all adore. Virgin oak, ex-Bourbon barrels, oak casks...

Always Wanted to Breathe Fire? Try the strongest Whiskey, Rum & more!

Always Wanted to Breathe Fire? Try the strongest Whiskey, Rum & more!

28/09/2016

Can’t grow a moustache? The list of strongest Liquors below should be of some help. If you’re a woman, consuming these Spirits may result in hair growth in some other…...

New Trend Alert: The Rise of Flavoured Gins

New Trend Alert: The Rise of Flavoured Gins

27/09/2016

While you could argue that all Gins are flavoured (or, to take a further, perhaps more cynical view, that all Gins are simply flavoured Vodkas), what I’m referring to here...

Is Cognac Kosher?

Is Cognac Kosher?

18/09/2016

We’re pretty sure, that you have always been taking Cognac for granted. You splurge a little, or a lot, of money for it and are then allowed to savour it...

Some Really Weird Stuff Is Happening to Your Whiskey

Some Really Weird Stuff Is Happening to Your Whiskey

31/08/2016

Some people like weird. It’s in your face. It challenges perceptions. It uses things like clandestine meeting spots and safe words (okay, maybe that’s just us). So when it comes...

Whisky Transparency: Should you Know Exactly What's in a Bottle?

Whisky Transparency: Should you Know Exactly What's in a Bottle?

29/08/2016

Scotch Whisky is regulated by a series of laws both in the UK and Europe. One of these laws, known as Transparency Law, has now been opened up for debate...