Sometimes it’s nice to have a treat after a long week. As I was looking though my collection, I see a lot of nice bottles, but I was looking for something different to end a long week. I wasn’t sure what it was going t…
Floor malting, while historically significant, has largely been replaced by more efficient industrial malting methods in the whiskey industry. In fact, many distilleries purchase their barley already malted from a maltin…
“Pattisons is best” was a catchphrase that refers to Pattison’s Whisky, a historic brand that was once popular in the whiskey industry.
While almost every recipe that contains whiskey is great, this is the best whiskey cake recipe I have tried to date. If you have one I should try, let me know!
Yeast is a crucial ingredient in whiskey making, responsible for fermenting the sugars in the mash to produce alcohol. Different types of yeast strains can influence the flavor, aroma, and character of the final whiskey….
My first traipse below the ‘Highland Line’ since starting this blog, that imaginary line that separates 2 whiskey regions (Highlands and Lowlands), and in many ways whiskey cultures. I chose this one for a few reasons. I…
When it comes to the perfect gift for the whiskey enthusiast in your life, there’s a wide array of options to choose from, ranging from bottles of premium whiskey to whiskey-themed accessories and experiences. Here are s…
The phylloxera aphid, scientifically known as Daktulosphaira vitifoliae, is a tiny insect that had a devastating impact on vineyards of France’s wind producing regions in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While it …
While this whiskey ginger recipe may be a little less known than some of the other recipes that I have provided, this is a gem!
Bowmore distillery occupies a very special place in whiskey lore. It is actually the first licensed Islay distillery. Opened since 1779, it stands in stark white on the shores of Lochindaal, a loch that opens into the …
