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...]
What is the Difference between Blended and Single Malt 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 price! … [Read more...]
Whisky Month | Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival
May is Whisky Month when Scotland's national drink, uisge beatha' as we call it – the ‘water of life’, is celebrated through the country. So it would seem natural that things are kicked off in Strathspey. This region of Scotch Whisky has the highest concentration of distilleries in Scotland. In fact, even though it is in the highlands of … [Read more...]