The history of Scotch whisky distilling goes back centuries. You can trace whisky making in Scotland to the end of the 15th century. In the 17th century, the introduction of tax on Scotch whisky drove much of the whisky industry underground. It is claimed that the oldest distillery in Scotland is Glenturret distillery in the highland … [Read more...]
How to Store Single Malt Whisky
Knowing how to properly store single malt whisky is essential if you collect single malts. Keeping unopened bottles of single malt whisky for years means storing whisky at the right temperature and out of direct sunlight. Failure to store single malt whisky properly can result in your investment becoming part of the ‘angel’s … [Read more...]
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 Glenlivet, and Cardhu. Looking at the Speyside … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
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...]
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