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How Scotch Whisky Is Made #6: Finishing

How Scotch Whisky Is Made #6: Finishing

22/01/2017

‘Finishing’ Whisky in a different cask is a phenomenon of the past 30 years, being founded by industry legend David Stewart, Master Distiller at The Balvenie Distillery in the 80s,...

Oh, These Guys? They're the Black Sheep of Bourbons

Oh, These Guys? They're the Black Sheep of Bourbons

18/01/2017

Riddle us this: what do Fleetwood Mac and Bourbon have in common? Well, if you’re Chicago-based distiller KOVAL, it’s a kinship with “Go Your Own Way.”

5 New Scottish Distilleries You Should Know About in 2017

5 New Scottish Distilleries You Should Know About in 2017

09/01/2017

With drams being poured aplenty across the planet, distilleries in Scotland are cropping up left right and centre in 2017 and beyond. To distract ourselves from the slight catch that...

How To Read A Whisky Label And Understand Every Little Detail On It?

How To Read A Whisky Label And Understand Every Little Detail On It?

04/01/2017

Ever been in your local off license (or liquor store if you’re states-side) and found it hard to pick between the Whiskies in front of you? How the hell do...

How Scotch Whisky Is Made #5: Maturation

How Scotch Whisky Is Made #5: Maturation

21/12/2016

From the distillation process comes a clear liquid known as new make spirit, which must be matured for a minimum of three years in oak casks inside a Scottish bonded...

How Scotch Whisky Distillation Works

How Scotch Whisky Distillation Works

19/12/2016

One of the key parts in the Whisky making process, distillation is where the alcohol created during fermentation is removed from the wash to form a concentrated liquid that goes...