More and more distilleries are selling cask strength single malt whiskies. Due to the growing popularity in the higher-end single malt whiskies, you may wonder – what is the difference between bottle strength and cask strength whisky? Usually, one look at the label will tell you the difference. Bottle strength whiskies are generally sold around … [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 just … [Read more...]
5 Top Tips for Tasting Single Malt Whisky
Have you ever wanted to become more of an expert in single malt whisky? If so, then we have our top 5 tips on how to taste the single malts. With it being Hogmanay, much more of Scotland's national drink will be consumed today. But, if you are a discerning drinker, then you won't be going for quantity, but for quality. So how can you know your … [Read more...]
Top 7 Tips To Invest in Scotch Whisky
Investing in Scotch whisky as taken off in recent years. Many who invest in Scotch whisky view this as liquid gold. So what should you look for if you want to invest in Scotch whisky? Invest In Scotch Whisky First of all, you have to realise that investing in Scotch whisky comes with risks. Reports from the markets have shown that some of the … [Read more...]
New Online Scotch Whisky resource
Scotch whisky lovers and now access a new internet resource to learn more about whisky. There is information there for everyone – from bartenders to consumers. The site was launched at Whisky Show, hosted by The Whisky Exchange. Scotchwhisky.com is an authoritative resource filled with interviews by distillery managers, blenders, scientists and … [Read more...]
Glenfiddich to Use Cider Brandy Barrels
Always looking for something intuitive, whisky producers Glenfiddich are going to start using Somerset cider brandy barrels to mature their whisky. Based in Martock, The Somerset Cider Brandy Company has supplied the Glenfiddich with enough barrels to store around 1,800 gallons of whisky. That's about 18 barrels, or around 18,000 bottles of … [Read more...]
Investing in Whisky – 6 Great Tips
In our last post (click here) we wrote about the booming whisky investment market. Last year the value of whisky sold at auction rose by 34%. The whisky exchange. So, if you are thinking on investing in single malt whisky yourself, what do you need to know to invest in whisky wisely? Investing in Whisky First of all we have to point out that … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 butts. So just how did Scotch whisky come to use sherry … [Read more...]
Ardbeg Whisky Distillers Produce First Whisky Vapour For Cocktails
Islay single malt whisky distillers, Ardbeg create a whisky vapour. It's created in a special carafe. Special droplets in the carafe turn the whisky to vapour when vibrated. Always looking to come up with something new, single malt whisky makers - Ardbeg have produced the first whisky vapour. The special mist is whisky that has been … [Read more...]