The choice of barley used in whiskey making depends on various factors, including flavour profile, availability, and regional traditions. However, two primary types of barley are commonly used in whiskey production: two-…

Winston Churchill, the iconic British wartime leader and Allied hero, was known to enjoy whiskey throughout his life. His fondness for the spirit is well-documented, and his whiskey preferences became part of his larger-…

I love finding new scotches that I haven’t tried before. I love reading the marketing material on the outside of the box, and then opening up to reveal the scotch inside. I must admit, I know very little about the Ork…

During the aging process, the whiskey stored in barrels undergoes evaporation, with a portion of the spirit lost to the atmosphere each year. This phenomenon, known as the “angels share of whiskey”, is a tribute to the c…

The chill filtering process is a commonly used technique in scotch whiskey production. It is a process that involves cooling the whiskey to near-freezing temperatures and passing it through a series of fine filters to re…

Whiskey Sour

I have titled this one “The one that didn’t get away” for a few reasons. During my whiskey journey there have been few that have captured my imagination more than The Dalmore 12 Year. It’s not the best scotch I have ad…

Selecting the best whiskey glass for tasting is essential to fully appreciate whiskey. Here are some of the most popular types of glassware:

It was a fine morning of February 5th, 1941. The Second world war had been raging for a couple of years and no crossing of the Atlantic was without risk. Captain Worthington, gave the order and The SS Politician left L…

It’s Christmas time. I am a young kid, visiting my grandparents who lived not far from where I grew up. I spent a lot of time there. I knew where the sweets drawer was, where my grandmother kept all the goodies.