World Whisky Day (17th May) is getting closer, so I thought it would be fun to share some interesting whisky facts you may not have heard before. 1 Dram has a long history. The word dram comes from the Ancient Greek word drackhme, which referred to coins. It also appeared in the Bible as a […]
Casks Masters is the latest whisky collection by the independent bottlers Brave New Spirits. I know, you must be thinking, not another one!! But bear with me here as these releases are worth the look (and a sip) and, as the name suggests, it is all about celebrating the casks that shape the spirit. Wood […]
Strathearn Distillery is one of the smallest distilleries in Scotland, located in Perthshire in the Highlands. The name comes from the Scottish Gaelic word strath meaning ‘wide valley’ and the local river Earn – the Strath of the River Earn. The distillery’s slogan ‘From Small Acorns, Great Oaks Grow’ is a nod to their quality-over-quantity […]
Try these whisky cocktails to celebrate the spring holiday. In these recipes, you will find a selection of great pre-dinner options as well as chocolatey dessert cocktails. Why not drink your Easter chocolates instead? The Remarkable Regional Malts range from Douglas Laing offers a great selection of blended malt scotch whiskies with flavours from all […]
The Lowland single malt style is traditionally light, unpeated, floral, grassy, zesty and overall easy drinking. The Lowland region was known for grain and blended whisky and the area used to be one of the biggest whisky producers in Scotland. Unfortunately, the mass production didn’t work in its favour and the area very quickly gained […]
Some spirit brands take their bottle designs very seriously. An eye-catching bottle can be beneficial for sales, but if you look further, you will learn that every little detail has a bigger meaning. Of course, innovative bottle designs aren’t anything new. Ballantine’s famous rectangular and flat bottle shape was a Prohibition-time solution for easier smuggling. […]
Let’s embark on an island whisky voyage, a journey through the Scottish Isles. Officially, the Islands is part of the Highlands instead of being its own whisky region, although many like to separate the islands as a region in its own right, especially with all the new distilleries popping up, from Raasay to Orkney, even […]
Here you can find some of the best whisky bars in Scotland. The beginning of the year is always the hardest with cold, dark days so what better way to unwind and catch up with friends than visit a nice, cosy whisky bar. Feel snug by the fire, get a cuddle from a dog, enjoy […]
There is a lot happening in the scotch whisky world this year. From anniversary celebrations to new openings to special releases, here are a few distilleries to keep an eye on in 2025. Glasgow Distillery Glasgow Distillery’s first whisky cask turns ten in March this year, so we are eagerly waiting for their first ever […]