The Whisky Journal

Last week an entire distillery was shipped put from Scotland to China. More than 35 tonnes of equipment, from flooring and pipework to control valves and stills, was shipped out from Buckie in Moray and sent to the port of Tianjian.

Ahh, the wine cask. There’s just so much to love. You’ve probably noticed that distilleries are releasing a whole lot more wine cask maturations alongside more traditional ex-sherry and ex-bourbon casks. There’re a few good reasons for that. And it’s not just because they’re delicious.

Imagine a world where Scotch is no longer allowed to be called Scotch unless it's made in Russia. It's not as farfetched as it sounds…

Want to make a bet? We say that once you make this cheesy delight, you’ll have some in the fridge forever after. It’ll transform all kinds of food into a delectable dish.It’s super simple to make and very versatile. You can spread it on bagels, toasties, lavosh or put a dollop of it over some oven-roasted potatoes. The sky’s the limit.

Whisky HQ has a brand new home and an-ever expanding team of whisky legends. That means we need more furniture. And we never miss an opportunity to infuse a little whisky in every aspect of our lives — because why wouldn’t you? So, when it was time to up-size our desks here at Club HQ. We came up with the ultimate whisky solution: a giant whisky barrel desk!

The verdict’s in, folks. It seems women generally have a better sense of smell than men. 

How good is gravy? Well, it’s even better when you add a nice splash of whisky! But then again, a lot of things are better when you add a splash of whisky. Throw in a cup of mushrooms to increase the fun (gi) factor (couldn’t help it, sorry) and you’ve got yourself a comforting, winter staple.

Creamy, rich and delicious — cauliflower and cheese is the ultimate winter comfort food. Add a dash of whisky and this classic dish takes on a whole new delectable flavour.

Serve it as a side with your favourite main course, or bulk up the ingredients and make a meal of it.

Gooey cheese, crusty bread and a hint of whisky — we guarantee this will become your go-to winter comfort snack or your next best party trick. It’s easy to make and there’s no need to make a trip to your local shop, you’ve probably got the ingredients in the kitchen already.

Heat up that grill and let’s get going, whisky lovers.

A little sweet, a little savoury and very, very tasty. You can use this delicious and decadent jam in a whole lot of ways: think a dollop with some crackers for an afternoon snack; slathered over fresh toast or a generous spoonful on a juicy beef burger. Let’s be honest, it’s pretty damn tasty straight out of the jar, too.