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!
A Dram with Bushmills Master Blender, Alex Thomas
As a youngster, Master Blender Alex Thomas lived a stone’s throw from Bushmills and dreamed of one day working at the...
Everything you need to know about blending your own whisky at home
Ever tried blending your own whisky at home? It’s a whole lot of fun. And it’s a great way to explore and experiment ...
Cask Strength 101
Who doesn’t love a good cask strength whisky — those big, bold flavours leaving a delicious wake of warmth on the way...
Welcome to the Best Whiskies in the World
According to the world’s most, prestigious drinks competition, the International Wine and Spirits Competition, these ...
Why we love a good wine cask
Ahh, the wine cask. There’s just so much to love. You’ve probably noticed that distilleries are releasing a whole lot...
How to Make a Table out of Whisky Barrels
Whisky HQ has a brand new home and an-ever expanding team of whisky legends. That means we need more furniture. And w...
According To Science, Women Make Better Whisky Tasters
The verdict’s in, folks. It seems women generally have a better sense of smell than men.
Top Six Uses For Your Old Whisky Bottles
We get it, sometimes it’s hard to accept that a great bottle of whisky is over, and you might not be ready to send it...
Whisky Glossary
This is by no means the Oxford Dictionary of Whisky, but at any rate, it is a very thorough layman’s Whisky glossary.
Who’s buying all the Scotch?
To the untrained eye, Scotland is naturally Scotch central, and while that’s certainly true in terms of production it...
Whisky around the world
Take a look at some of the world's most renowned Whisky-producing regions
When your £635,000 collection of vintage Scotch is fake
Before you reallocate the kids’ inheritance to rare whisky, be sure it’s the real deal. That’s the upshot of a recent...
