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How Scotch Whisky Is Made #5: Maturation

How Scotch Whisky Is Made #5: Maturation

21/12/2016

From the distillation process comes a clear liquid known as new make spirit, which must be matured for a minimum of three years in oak casks inside a Scottish bonded...

How Scotch Whisky Distillation Works

How Scotch Whisky Distillation Works

19/12/2016

One of the key parts in the Whisky making process, distillation is where the alcohol created during fermentation is removed from the wash to form a concentrated liquid that goes...

After Scotch Whisky comes Scottish Gin. It's high time you get to know it!

After Scotch Whisky comes Scottish Gin. It's high time you get to know it!

12/12/2016

To say Gin is having a β€˜moment’ in Scotland would be an understatement. Scottish Gin now accounts for around 70% of the UK’s overall Gin production. In fact, three of...

Meet D'Aincourt, Masters of the Extra Old Cognac

Meet D'Aincourt, Masters of the Extra Old Cognac

01/12/2016

If Cognac is the uncrowned King of Spirits, D’Aincourt rules them all benevolently from its perch on the Iron Throne. And just who is this D’Aincourt? Well. They’re the combined...

Like Tequila? You should meet Mezcal!

Like Tequila? You should meet Mezcal!

30/11/2016

You've got Mezcal questions, we've got Mezcal answers. These are the things everyone starting their Mezcal journey should know.Β 

4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying Bourbon As A Gift

4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Buying Bourbon As A Gift

24/11/2016

Look, here's the thing. We can't all be experts in everything. No one has the time or the talent for that. But with all the birthdays, anniversaries and other special...