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7 Little-Known Japanese Whisky Facts

7 Little-Known Japanese Whisky Facts

27/06/2018

Japanese Whisky today is hot, but there have been more than a few ups and downs in the categoryโ€™s short history. Whether youโ€™re a beginner, an enthusiast, or a long-time...

Our 10 Favourite Rum Moments in the Movies

Our 10 Favourite Rum Moments in the Movies

25/06/2018

When youโ€™re a fan of something thereโ€™s always that โ€œHey did you see thatโ€ moment when youโ€™re watching a movie and your particular fancy makes an unexpected appearance. Fleeting or...

Scotch Whiskies That Beat the Competition in 2018

Scotch Whiskies That Beat the Competition in 2018

20/06/2018

Scotch is one of the best categories of Whisky out there but this year saw them being challenged from a wealth of international drams.

Going Home: Old Forester Opens on Whiskey Row

Going Home: Old Forester Opens on Whiskey Row

18/06/2018

Back before there were consumer protection laws in the United States, an enterprising pharmaceutical salesman named George Garvin Brown came up with the idea to sell Bourbon in bottles with...

One Thing Most Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries Have in Common: Vendome Stills

One Thing Most Kentucky Bourbon Distilleries Have in Common: Vendome Stills

13/06/2018

If you drink Kentucky Bourbon, chances are you have tasted Vendomeโ€™s work. Most people donโ€™t think about the stills their Whiskey is made on, but thereโ€™s one thing youโ€™ll see...

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Straight or Single Malt: What's the Difference?

11/06/2018

If youโ€™re a Bourbon nerd, chances are you can recite the TTBโ€™s Standards of Identity for your favorite category without a problem. But if you are branching out to new...