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The Islay Region - Peated Whisky Paradise
The Islay region. 🥃 The whisky island! Much revered by whisky die-hards and world-renowned for just ONE type of Scotch whisky flavour...
Emma Gibbs
May 18, 20242 min read


What is Rye Whisky?
Rye Whisky 🥃 Predominantly associated with American whiskey, but in recent times there has been an exciting resurgence of this old time...
Emma Gibbs
May 16, 20242 min read


Barrels, Hogsheads and Butts - Whisky Casks Explained
Barrels, hogsheads and butts. 🥃 Chances are that you’re not the only one confused over the various types of Scotch whisky casks. Here...
Emma Gibbs
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Peated Scotch whisky
An acquired taste for many, deeply controversial to some, yet adored by ‘dyed-in-the-wool’ traditional Scotch whisky fans. What is peated...
Emma Gibbs
Feb 11, 20242 min read


what is single cask whisky?
Single cask whisky. Similar in many ways to single malt whisky but with a very distinct difference. What is single cask whisky? Single...
Emma Gibbs
Feb 4, 20242 min read


Shipwreck whisky
Shipwreck Whisky. ⚓️ No, not a brand name but a term for old and rare whisky rescued or scavenged from shipwrecks. It’s rare to find, but...
Emma Gibbs
Feb 2, 20242 min read


whisky & the Guinness world of records
Whisky has set plenty of Guinness World Records: the oldest, the largest, the most valuable. Here’s some of them. Many are surprising,...
Emma Gibbs
Jan 30, 20242 min read


irish pot-still whiskey
Irish single pot still whiskey. It’s similar to single malt whiskey in that it’s produced using barley from one single distillery in...
Emma Gibbs
Jan 30, 20242 min read


where on earth are the best whisky bars and pubs?
Where on Earth are the world’s best whisky bars and pubs? Join me on a whistlestop tour around the world, discovering the best dedicated...
Emma Gibbs
Jan 29, 20242 min read


are you drinking your whisky from the right glass?
Have you ever wondered if you’re drinking your whisky from the right type of glass? Whether you drink Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Rye or...
Emma Gibbs
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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