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What is the difference between Scotch & Single Malt Whisky?

Do you ever get confused when people talk about whisky? Is it whiskey or whisky? Why is whisky called scotch? Single malt vs Blended...

Why is The Macallan Such A Big Name Around The World?

In 2022 single malt labels such as Glenfiddich and The Macallan are becoming a mainstream trend. Eurometer states how the two brands have...

An Introduction to Peated Whisky

A long long time ago on the island of Islay, people originally used peat as an energy source; since it burns similarly to coal, smoky and...

Eagles have protected Roman regiments, Egyptian Pharaohs, & now Ardmore.

Eagles have a special meaning in many cultures. The eagle in the Pharaonic civilization in Egypt symbolized the goddess Bekhbet who...

Hat-trick for the Tomintoul Distillery! 3 awards in 3 months.

On our list of upcoming distilleries to watch, learn about the Tomintoul Distillery! As a relative newcomer since 1965, Tomintoul...

The Rise of Female Distillers

With the rise in female owners and distillers making their mark on the industry, these women have transformed how whisky is made today....

Scotch Whisky Future Trends

Where do you see rare whisky moving within luxury alternative investments? It’s just going to continue to rise since we are only just...

Hear from an investor...you don’t have to like whisky to invest in it

Which whisky casks have you invested in? I invested in a nine year old Royal Brackla, which I had never heard of before, but it’s of only...

Why Invest in Whisky?

How is Scottish whisky different from whisky made in other parts of the world? Well, it’s Scottish, I believe it’s the best. It’s partly...