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A True Story on How a Scot Started Drinking Scotch

A True Story on How a Scot Started Drinking Scotch

02/08/2014

There are two kinds of people in this world, says Thom*. Those that drink Whisky and those poor unfortunates doomed to go through a vague semblance of life never realising...

How to Pronounce Scotch Names - in Video!

How to Pronounce Scotch Names - in Video!

30/07/2014

So you like Scotch… If you don’t drink it alone (which you shouldn't), chances are, you’ve already had the conversation on how to pronounce all those tongue-breaking names of Scotch brands.

Furry Guards to the Rescue: Your Whisky is Safe

Furry Guards to the Rescue: Your Whisky is Safe

27/07/2014

Mice are never far from a place that stores tons of grain, distilleries being no exception. To protect their precious stocks of barley, they had been turning for help to...

Pairing with a French Touch: PΓ’tΓ© and Jam are Great with Cognac or Whisky

Pairing with a French Touch: PΓ’tΓ© and Jam are Great with Cognac or Whisky

23/07/2014

A few days ago we were doing what we love most – having friends over for a tasting. After enjoying a few drams, hunger started to creep in. Β 

7 Tips to Get the Best Flavour from a Not-so-fantastic Wine

7 Tips to Get the Best Flavour from a Not-so-fantastic Wine

20/07/2014

Life is unpredictable and no matter how hard you try to keep your wine rack well stocked, you might end up with a need to pour something in your glass...

Different Occasions Call for Different Whiskies. Top San Francisco Bar Manager Shares his Perfect Pairings

Different Occasions Call for Different Whiskies. Top San Francisco Bar Manager Shares his Perfect Pairings

17/07/2014

Brian MacGregor is Bar Manager at Wingtip, private club and a one-stop-shop for the modern gentleman in San Francisco.