The Whisky Journal

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.

Mention American Whiskey to most people, and it’s completely expected that Bourbon, Rye or Tennessee Whiskey is what will spring to mind, and to be honest, you can’t blame them for that. 

Australia hasn’t been making whisky for long, but we’ve got to admit, we’ve become rather good at it. 

Last month we gave away our first ever Whisky Club Airlines trip to Scotland, and guess what – we’re doing it again!

Whisky bottling is the final step in the process.