Monday, September 14, 2015

21 Terms Every Whisky Lover Needs To Know.

Click here for the Esquire article: Whiskey Term & Defintions

Pronouncing Scotch Brands. Gaelic isn't always easy!

Click here for the list of: Top 10 Mispronounced Scotch Brands

Scotch Whisky for Bourbon lovers?

Click here for the full story: Whiskey Bourbon Crossovers.

Older whiskies are always rarer and more expensive, but is older always better?

Click here for the full story: Are Older Whiskeys Really Better?

Do you want to know more about Irish Whiskey?

Click here to read on: All About Irish Whiskey

Father and Son - Laphroiag, Opinions Welcome.


Are you ready to get your graduate degree in Whisk(e)y?

Click here for: An Absurdly Complete Guide To Understanding Whiskey

At what point does it go from being a connoisseur, to being a whisky snob?

Click here for the list: 30 Signs You're A Whisky Connoisseur

Get healthy! Drink more whisky.... responsibly!

Click here for the list: 11 Surprising Health Benefits Of Whisky

The need for transparency in labeling needs to be addressed by the American whiskey industry!

Click here for the more: Sourcing & Labeling Lawsuits, American Whiskey

10 things you might not know about Whisk(e)y!


Click here for the full article: 10 Whiskey Facts

How do you keep your whisky?

Click this link for the full story: How To Properly Store Whisky

Monday, July 6, 2015

Laphroaig's brilliantly honest ad campaign, spotlights the "love it" or "hate it" relationship drinkers have with peated whiskies!


Islay, the Island of whisky legends!

Click on the link for the full article: Islay Scotland Makes The Worlds Best Whisky

Ten books every whisky fan should have in their library!

Click on the link for the full story: Ten books every whisky fan should have in their library!

Which are the best Independent distilleries in Scotland?

Click the link for the list: 5 Best Independent Distilleries In Scotland

The History Of Bourbon Whiskey!

Click the link for more: What Is Bourbon Whiskey

5 Great Bourbons On A Budget.

Click on the link for the list: 5 Great Budget Bourbons

Blurring the lines between Scotch and Bourbon, Scotch ‘Infused’ Bean Bourbon to launch in july.

Click the link for more information: Scotch Infused Beam Bourbon

The Top 10 Scotch Whisky Brands!

Click on the link for the story: Top Scotch Whisky Brands

Bourbon and Rye Whiskeys that are worth tracking down!

Click on the link for the full story: All American Heroes American Whiskeys

A basic primer for how to nose and taste whisky.

Click on the link for the article: How To Taste Whiskey Like A Pro

Do you know the etymology of the names of your favorite distilleries?

Clink on the link for the full story: How 15 Scotch Whiskies Got Their Names

10 Scotch Whiskies for less than $50.

Click the link for the full article: Best Scotch Whisky Under $50

Ten whiskeys that are under $20, that are actually good!

Click on the link for the full article: Cheap Whiskeys That Taste Good

Saturday, March 21, 2015

A new Bourbon brand recreates a faux version of a classic ad!

The original 60's era Jim Beam ad with Sean Connery.

The new Cleveland Bourbon ad with Pierce Brosnan. 


How to upset a whiskey fan at any gathering...


A basic but accurate primer, on the different types of whiskies that exist.


Click the link for the Article: Whiskey Basics Explained

This is a nice write up on our favorite boutique whisky blending house, Compass Box. Enjoy!


Click the link for the Article: The Compass Box Whisky Company

Some helpful health advice during these cold winter months!


Kentucky Bourbon Taste Test

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Shackleton whisky makes an appearance on Mr. Selfridge!


The PBS Masterpiece/ITV series Mr. Selfridge, celebrated a visit from famed Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton, in episode 9 of the first season. The Mackinlay's Highland Malt Whisky, is featured in a store window at Selfridge &Co., honoring The Shackleton Expedition.


Is Japanese Whisky Better Than Scotch?



Click the link: Japanese Whisky VS Scotch Whisky

Drinking whiskey can be good for your health!



Click the link: Health Benefits Of Whiskey

One of our favorite 8 and 12 year old blended Scotch whiskies, Isle of Skye, just unveiled two older expressions!



Click the link: Isle Of Skye Scotch Blended Whisky unveils new 18 & 21 year old range

Whisky Wisdom #17 Hank Moody (David Duchovny) Quote.


The usage of the word Dram among Scotch whisky drinkers.



Click the link: Scottish Word Of The Week Dram