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 malts … Read more...
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Speyside Whisky Trail – The Scotch Whisky Experience
The Speyside Whisky Trail incorporates 8 distilleries in the North East of Scotland. The Speyside whisky-producing region has the highest concentration of whisky distilleries in any region of Scotland. The whisky trail in Speyside comprises of some famous distilleries such as Glenfiddich, The … [Read More...]
4 Essential Facts on the Difference of Single Malt Whisky and Blended Whisky
For many people, the difference between single malt whiskies and blended whisky is just the price. Generally, it assumed that single malt whisky is more expensive than blended. However, many are surprised to learn that there is a big difference between single malt whisky and blended Scotch. The difference between the 2 is more than […]
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 […]
Best Single Malt Whisky of 2015 | Whisky Exchange
The Whisky Exchange has now announced it’s best whisky for 2015. Of course picking a great single malt is never an easy job, but this year the Whisky Exchange people were able to narrow it down to a few factors: it had to be less than £60; it’s a current release and it’s bottled at […]
Investing in Single Malt Whisky | Whisky Exchange
Here at scotwhisky.com we’ve written articles in the past about investing in single malt whisky exchange (click here). It seems that the trend to exchange whisky for investing in continuing. International broker Rare Whisky 101 reports that the demand for rare bottles of whisky, especially single malt whisky, is “accelerating at an extraordinary rate”. For […]