World of Whisky
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Understanding Common Scotch Whisky Terms and Phrases
For whisky beginners - or even committed enthusiasts - some Scotch whisky terms and phrases can be hard to understand, or even downright confusing. Take, for example, single malt whisky – what exac...
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Whisky Regions: Highland
Discover Whisky from the Highlands: The largest and most diverse of the regions, the Highlands stretches from just north of Glasgow right up to Thurso (except for the Speyside Region) and encompass...
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Whisky Regions: Speyside
Discover Speyside: One of the five whisky-producing regions in Scotland. Nowhere else in the world will you find such a concentration of distilleries within such a small geographic area, and it is ...
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The History and Origins of Whisky
Whisky is a spirit quite unlike any other. It’s a simple agricultural product at heart, yet for centuries has earned widespread acclaim and respect. Today, it’s deeply synonymous with quality, trad...
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Common Scotch Whisky Myths Debunked
Discover the truth behind the most common Scotch whisky myths, from the superiority of single malts over blended whiskies, misunderstandings about production, and set ideas on how you should drink ...
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What Is a Teaspooned Whisky?
What is Teaspooned Whisky?
A Teaspooned whisky is a blended malt whisky created by a distillery by adding a small amount of whisky (a teaspoonful – hence the name) from a different distillery to a ...
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The Different Types Of Whisky Cask
Types of Scotch Whisky Casks
Casks are vitally important in the Scotch whisky industry. Used during the maturation stage of production, they have a hugely significant impact on flavour, aroma and c...
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How Scotch whisky develops its colour and flavour
How does Scotch whisky get its flavour and colour?
The world of whisky encompasses a varied range of flavour profiles from fruit, spice, vanilla, caramel and smoke; and a range of identifiable colo...
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Scotch Whisky - The 5 Different Types of Scotch
Love Scotch whisky but not sure about the different types? Read our guide to the 5 official categories of Scotch whisky and learn the differences between them, from the raw materials, production te...
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How is Scotch Malt Whisky Made?
How is Scotch malt whisky made?
Whisky making in Scotland is a tradition that stretches right back to the 12th century when travelling missionary monks first taught the art of distillation to regio...
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