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...]
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...]
China Whisky Fund to Boost Scotch Whisky Sales
Members of the Single Malt Club China (SMCC) have created a £3m fund so that Chinese whisky connoisseurs can invest in some of Scotland's rarest single malts. The fund will facilitate the buying of rare and valuable single malt whiskies, such as limited editions released by distilleries or bottles from single caskets. The announcement was … [Read more...]
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 non-cask strength. Surveys were taken from their staff, drinks … [Read more...]