Education

Looking for a whisky education? You’ve come to the right place. Whisky has a fascinating history and comes with its own vocabulary and language and these next few pages contain a more than basic whisky knowledge. Read through the following pages and become a font of knowledge for your next party or drinks with the boss!

Bruichladdich

Explore The Whisky Club's guide to Bruichladdich distillery including a distillery history, production processes and a list previous bottlings available to our Members.

Cask strength whisky
This is The Whisky Club's guide to cask strength whisky. Here we explain different whisky strengths, where water is a...
Does whisky age matter? How whisky ageing really works
Whisky maturation is far more than simply storing spirit in a barrel for years. During ageing, interactions between t...
The Whisky Club's Guide to Australian whisky
Here at The Whisky Club we think that Australian whisky is still the whisky world's best kept secret. Home to over 10...
Lark Distilling Co.
Lark Distillery is regarded as the birthplace of modern Australian whisky. Founded in Tasmania, it has built a global...
How to build a whisky collection
Building a whisky collection is a personal journey shaped by taste, passion, and discovery. Whether you’re collecting...
These are the top 12 Irish whiskeys you need on your shelf
Explore the best Irish whiskeys from smooth pot still classics to rare single malts in our expert guide.
Understanding whisky flavour profiles: a guide to what you're tasting
Discover the diverse world of whisky flavour profiles. From bright citrus and orchard fruit to rich spice and smoke, ...
Jack Daniel's
Discover the story of Jack Daniel’s, the world-famous Tennessee whiskey distillery in Lynchburg. This profile covers ...
The Glenlivet
Discover The Glenlivet, one of Speyside’s most influential distilleries and a pioneer of single malt Scotch whisky. T...
Whisky Gifts: Limited-Edition Bottles They Cannot Buy Themselves
Finding the right whisky gift can be daunting, especially when the whisky lover in your life already owns half the ai...
Sherry cask whisky vs Port cask whisky
Sherry and Port casks are two of the most influential tools in shaping whisky flavour, yet they deliver very differen...