Whisky & Spirits Blog by Inka Larissa
Sherry casks play a huge role in the scotch whisky industry. And what’s not to love, with those delicious notes of sweet, dried fruits, nuts and baking spices, it’s basically a fruit cake in whisky form! Sherry casks are deeply […]
There are many factors that contribute to the final flavour of whisky. In Scotland the spirit must mature in casks for a minimum of three years before it is legally allowed to be called whisky. In this time the spirit […]
The grappa harvest takes place as soon as the grapes have become ripe enough, in order to obtain fresh vinaccia. The freshness of the vinaccia is the key of making a top quality grappa. The grapes are then destemmed and […]
To produce whisky you need three simple ingredients: water, yeast and barley (this can be mixed with rye or corn, I will talk about rye whisky soon) . The best type of barley is the one that produces the most sugar. There are […]