The Whisky Journal

Scottish chef Derek Mather claims to have beaten the Guinness Book of Records title for the most drams behind a bar, according to the Daily Record.

Whisky. Caramel. Popcorn. Need we say more? Supercharge your next Netflix session with this whisky-infused caramel goodness.  

It’s that time again. We’ve tallied your responses and the results are in. Is your favourite malt our 2021 Whisky of the Year? Read on and find out. 

We think a go-to marinade is a Summer must-have. A tasty marinade transforms your steak, seafood or veggies (and a whole bunch of other things) into a flavour-packed mouth massage. Marinades are a great way to ramp up the flavour in your dish, and if the marinade has acidic ingredients, it can also help tenderise meat.

Sausages. Bacon. Whisky. What more do you need for Christmas? These are super easy to make and super-duper easy to eat. And if you want to make them vegan or vegetarian, just replace the chipolatas and bacon with the veggie version!

Prawns, crackers, candy canes and a bottle of whisky — all absolute staples on the great Aussie Chrissie table. There’s nothing like pairing a delicious meal with just the right whisky — it’s the ultimate Christmas gift if you ask us. In the spirit of Christmas giving, we’ve made you an easy peasy guide so you can weave just the right whisky through your meal this festive season.

Yes, you read that right. A man in the UK has grown a 4,00-strong miniature whisky collection worth £35,000 ($63829.95). Brian Marshall from Kettering, Northamptonshire began his collection in the late 1980s despite finding our beloved spirit ‘horrible.’

Sink a schooner and mend the planet at the same time? Sounds pretty cool, right? Sydney craft beer brewery Young Henrys has teamed up with scientists to turn the pub tradition of a steak and a schooey into an Environmentally friendly act that could “fix the planet.”

In a world-first, Newtown brewery Young Henrys, who also released its debut 18-year-old ‘Ramblin Man’, whisky earlier this year, use algae to capture carbon dioxide during fermentation.

Who doesn’t love a good cask strength whisky — those big, bold flavours leaving a delicious wake of warmth on the way down. Ahh…

Johnnie Walker has appointed Dr. Emma Walker as its newest Master Blender. Walker will become the global whisky giant’s first female Master Blender in its 201-year history.