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We’ve talked at length about where whiskey gets its flavour from. Now let’s take a closer look at what those basic flavours are. Matured spirits are most commonly broken down into one of four fundamental groups: fruity, smoky, sweet, and spicy. It’s not always that easy, of course. Many overlap…
Butterscotch, sultanas, vanilla, Christmas Cake, dates, walnuts… The wondrous tasting notes of whiskey include some of our favourite flavours on the planet. Indeed, it’s why we love the liquid so darn much. But where are all of these delicious elements coming from? We’re glad you asked. Because we’ve got an…
Romance is in the air With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, our thoughts are turning to drink. Whether that’s to drown our sorrows, or to celebrate with a loved one, this year we’re putting a twist on our Valentine’s Day drinks and looking to Irish whiskey cocktails. While we’d always suggest…
Whiskey is wonderful for so many reasons. Most of them are obvious: superior flavor and quality borne through centuries of tradition and with decades of patience. All too often overlooked, however, is its versatility as a liquid. Sometimes we get so precious with our beloved spirit that we blind ourselves…
There’s an age-old debate that rages on in the world of whiskey: how should a great dram best be enjoyed? Do you savor it neat? On ice? With a drop of water? In a cocktail? Warm? Cold? The answer is, “yes.” The best way to enjoy your drink is always,…
Oak, vanilla, marzipan, honey, leather, incense, tobacco, tar. What could all of these things possibly have in common? Well, each and every one is a common tasting note used to identify flavours found in whiskey. And we haven’t even started talking about herbs or fruits, yet. But before we do,…
Whether you’re from Ireland, Scotland, the United States, or anywhere really…If you’re a sensible drinker you should be able to agree that whiskey is wonderful. Now if only we could all agree on how to actually spell the stuff. Of all the major whiskey producing regions in the world, about…