The Whisky Journal

Whether it’s a classic Glenfarclas or one of the “newbies” from Amrut or Overeem (when you can get hold of one!) there’s always a party in your glass when sherry casks are involved.

This is by no means the Oxford Dictionary of Whisky, but at any rate, it is a very thorough layman’s Whisky glossary.

To the untrained eye, Scotland is naturally Scotch central, and while that’s certainly true in terms of production it’s a totally different story when you delve into the data of where most of it ends up. 

It’s been an epic year of leftfield, remarkable malt releases so far and as we hit the halfway mark this June we take a look back at some of the most radical releases 2018’s had to offer.

Most of us are familiar with Islay and its distilleries turnout out those big, smoky, heavily peated whiskies, with more than a dash of saltiness thanks to the fresh sea air the whisky matures in.

Lark Distillery’s Craig Johnstone talks cask selection and quality control. 

Here we go with Part 1 of our Insider’s Guide to Distillery Tours. Grab your mates, nominate one as designated driver and load up the Kombi, it’s road trip time!

True fans insist that whisky is for drinking. Flippers (investors who buy and sell rare whisky) call it a smart bet. What’s the real story? 

Take a look at some of the world's most renowned Whisky-producing regions

To drink whisky like a gentleman/lady, the first challenge is to remain one once the liquor has passed your lips. This can be a challenge for some, but it is an invaluable skill if you are planning on embarking on a long-term relationship with whisky.