The Whisky Journal

A clear and engaging guide explaining why some countries spell it “whisky” and others “whiskey,” including the history, etymology, regional exceptions, and how different nations adopted their preferred spelling.

Discover the best Scotch whiskies—from iconic regions to rare exclusives—crafted for true whisky lovers.

A clear, practical guide to storing whisky properly covering light exposure, temperature, bottle position, oxygen management, cork care and how to keep open bottles tasting their best.

Sherry, Port, Madeira? No doubt, you’ve come across quite a few fortified wines in your whisky journey. While the good old Sherry bomb and Port are the most popular of the fortified finishes, the lesser-known Madeira is an absolute must-try. Read on to find out everything a whisky drinker needs to know about fortified wines. 

It's that time of year. The votes have been counted and the results are in – Australia’s biggest whisky community has crowned the very best whisky of 2025. Did you pick this year's winner? And are you the lucky winner of a whole year's worth of whisky?..

Explore the best Irish whiskeys from smooth pot still classics to rare single malts in our expert guide.

The Whisky Club’s exclusive Glenmorangie 13 Year Old Moscatel Cask is making news around the whisky world.

Bushmills has done it again. Only a month after the whiskey features as the Club’s December Whisky of the Month, our Club exclusive Bushmills The Christmas Causeway 2012 Vintage, First-Fill Oloroso Full Maturation has sold at a European auction site for a whopping $1115.56 — that’s more than seven times the price Members paid.

Explore Scotland’s five whisky regions - The Highlands, The Lowlands, Speyside, Islay, and Campbeltown - with our expert guide