Sherry Cask Influence in Scotch Whisky

sherry casks in bodega warehouse

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 […]

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Best Scotch Whisky for Christmas

christmas whisky

When I think of the ideal whisky for Christmas, my mind and my tastebuds take me to those warming spices, dense fruit cakes, rich, fruity notes and maybe even a little smoke in there somewhere. I’m usually a bit of […]

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Food and Drink Pairing Ideas

This year we are celebrating Christmas and NYE in a very different way to what we are used to. In many places house guests aren’t recommended or they are limited to very few. Restaurants and bars may remain closed or […]

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Sherry Styles Explained

There are three main groups of sherry: dry, naturally sweet and sweet. Within these categories you will find more specific sherry styles, which I will explain in more detail below. Dry Sherry Dry sherry wines have gone through a full […]

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10 Reasons to Drink Brandy de Jerez

Brandy de Jerez serve

Heard about Brandy de Jerez but not sure what the fuss is about? No problem. I have summarised all the reasons you should be drinking it and how best to enjoy Brandy de Jerez. Now you simply have no excuse not to give it a try!

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An Introduction to Brandy de Jerez

Brandy de Jerez Solera Gran Reserva

What is Brandy de Jerez? Brandy de Jerez is a brandy made exclusively in the Sherry Triangle in Spain and it is protected by denomination of origin. Brandy is a spirit distilled from wine, although it can also be made […]

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