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...]
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...]
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...]
Have the Best Dram Time In Scotland
This month is whisky month in Scotland. In our last blog be wrote about some of the planned events. So, if your prefer a Glenfiddich to a Glenlivet, or a Bowmore to Bunnahabhain - you will find something for you. It's expected to attract over 70,000 people over the course of the month. Already in May there has been a wide range of great whisky … [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...]
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...]
