Do you see yourself as a novice when it comes to single malt whisky? When you see all the different brand and ages of whisky, do you feel intimidated? Or are you someone who enjoys a ‘wee dram’ but doesn’t know much more about it? Would you like to know more about single malt whiskies? Have you ever … Read more...
Speyside Single Malt Whisky
Speyside Whisky | Single Malt Whisky
Speyside whisky is some of the best examples of single malt whisky from Scotland. Speyside single malt whisky is produced in an area of Scotland that is home to the most famous Scotch whisky distilleries in the world. Some of the most popular Speyside whiskies you may have heard of are single … Read more...
Latest Whisky News
Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky Distillers Redesign their Bottles
Scotch whisky giants, Glenfiddich have redesigned their iconic bottle shape for their 12-year-old and 15-year-old whiskies. The new look Glenfiddich bottles are no longer triangular-shaped but are a traditional round type of whisky bottle. Glenfiddich has also renamed the bottles by … [Read More...]
Glenfiddich Director Gives Interview
William Grant and Sons, the company behind the Glenfiddich range of single malt Scotch whisky, is still family-owned. Glenfiddich has been making Scotch whisky since 1887 in the Speyside region of whisky production. Recently director, Peter Gordon, gave an interview to a US based TV show The Street. Glenfiddich has published a book called Family Spirit […]
Johnnie Walker Release New Blue Label Edition
Johnnie Walker Release New Blue Label Edition Johnnie Walker Blue Label is one of the best blended Scotch whiskies on the market. Now the whisky giants have released a limited edition Blue Label collection designed by Alfred Dunhill. In connection with this, they have also released a short film, Celebrating a Journey Shared to promote it. John […]
Johnnie Walker Red Label Revamped
Johnnie Walker Red Label has never been up there with the best blended Scotch whiskies. Compared to other cheaper blended whiskies it’s quite a bit sharper. However, the owners of Johnnie Walker, Diageo, have decided to start a new marketing campaign to promote Red Label in duty free outlets. The bottle has a new shape […]
Pinching Butts in Spain – A Story of Whisky Barrels
It’s well know fact that Scotch whisky has to be matured in oak barrels. But it’s an interesting story on how sherry butts came to be used. (By the way, a ‘butt’ is a 500 liter barrel). Winemakers in Spain often joke that they are on the lookout for Scotsmen who are trying to pinch […]