Definition
Jan 22, 2024
Whisky Words: Quaich
Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers says: “A quaich is a small two handled drinking vessel that you can drink whisky out of. It used to be used for friendship ceremonies and it can be used at weddings for joining the two families.
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Jan 16, 2024
Whisky Words: Caramel Colouring
Caramel colouring refers to the addition of E150a, a colour compound, which can be used in the Scotch whisky industry for consistency of colour.
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Jan 10, 2024
Whisky Words: Pagoda
Vic Cameron, one of our whisky lecturers explains: “A pagoda is the roof of a kiln that enhances natural ventilation. It used to be in every distillery, there'd be a kiln and a pagoda roof. It was invented by Charles Doig, and the first one was built at Dailuaine distillery on Speyside.”
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Aug 16, 2023
What is an aroma?
An aroma (noun) is typically defined as a distinctive, pervasive and usually pleasant or savoury smell.
When apprecia...
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Aug 16, 2023
Whisky Words: Faraday Still
Penderyn's unique Faraday Still, is a single copper pot attached to a column installed with perforated plates. As the...
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Aug 16, 2023
Whisky Words: Angels’ Share
The Angels' Share refers to the amount of ethanol and water that is lost due to evaporation during ageing.
During mat...
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Aug 16, 2023
Whisky Words: Peat Reek
Peat is decaying plant matter found throughout Scotland and in parts of Europe. It is commonly used as a source of fu...
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Aug 16, 2023
Whisky words: Age statement
An age statement states the age of the youngest whisky in the bottle.
A 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky, for exampl...
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Aug 16, 2023
Good to know: a nip of whisky
You may be familiar with the idea of a nip of whisky but what do we know about the origin of that term? Brewer’s Dict...
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Aug 16, 2023
Whisky words: charring
Charring is a heat treatment whereby the wood of the cask is ignited. It helps to break down the structure of the oak...
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Aug 16, 2023
Whisky words: toasting
Toasting is a heat treatment whereby the inside of the cask is heated for a specified amount of time, typically about...
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