Stop Drinking Whisky Like a Cowboy
Imagine a carefully made bottle of whisky that has been aged for decades, only to have it tragically shot back at it in a flash. Don’t give in to your inner cowboy and take a …
How a Cask’s Background Influences Your Whisky’s Flavor
Once you immerse yourself in the whisky culture, you’ll learn that oak casks play a crucial role in determining the final flavor profile of your favorite beverage. Sure, the basics are grains, water, and yeast. …
Accelerating the Whisky Maturation Process
Whisky is aged for a long time to develop its signature aroma and nuanced flavor. Whisky investors and connoisseurs have long held to this belief, respecting the long aging time required to turn raw spirits …
Alternative Investments Amidst Soaring Inflation
Inflation in the United Kingdom hit an all-time high of 9 percent in 1982. Now fast forward to the present day, and we see the same kind of economic unpredictability on the horizon. Scotch Whisky …
Whiskey’s History and Traditions
A spirit as storied as it is delicious, full of nuance and complexity to delight both the uninitiated and the well-versed palate. What is Whisky? Whisky is a drink that requires careful balancing of ingredients …
What Makes a Great Whiskey? 5 Things to Consider
While everyone has their own opinion on what constitutes a fine whiskey, there are certainly a few distinguishing features. What makes a whiskey “good” might be a combination of factors, including the complexity of its …
Enhancing Aromas, Elevating Tastes With Wine & Whiskey Decanters
Whiskey and wine decanters are elegant glassware that serves a practical purpose by releasing more of the alcohol’s scent and flavor. They are frequently used to serve alcoholic beverages at formal dinners, receptions, and other …
Whiskey Chilling Techniques: A Three-part Breakdown
The question of whether or not whiskey should be chilled is hotly debated among whiskey connoisseurs. The solution may be as easy as deciding whether or not you like it and how you like to …
Best Practices for Storing Whiskey
Whiskey should be kept in a cool, dark place at a constant temperature. When storing whiskey, it mustn’t come into touch with moisture. A fine bottle of whiskey can be maintained for hundreds of years …
How Many Bottles of Whiskey Fit in a Barrel?
Do you ever sit back and wonder how many bottles you could get out of a single barrel of Scotch whiskey? Only individuals who have experience with distillation would know this, although most people assume …
