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Aug 16, 2023
Welsh Whisky Distilleries
1. Penderyn Distillery
Penderyn produces award-winning single malt whiskies and spirits in the foothills of the Breco...
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The Scotch Whisky Distilleries Using Worm Tub Whisky Condensers
Whiskies from worm tub distilleries are often described as meaty, sulphury and texturally rich. Below, we’ve compiled a list of 20 Scotch whisky distilleries that still use worm tub condensers today.
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Advertising single malt whisky (1950s to 1980s)
The revival of interest in single malt Scotch whisky in the UK in the late 1950s and early 1960s happened with virtua...
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Gin distilleries in Scotland: from the UK to the world
Gin distilleries in Scotland typically fall into three categories.
1. The big players
Firstly, we have the prestigio...
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The single malt renaissance (1950s to 1980s)
Single malt Scotch whiskies were readily available in British towns and cities in Victorian times. Brands such as Roy...
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Does age matter? Why are whisky drinkers obsessed with age statements?
In 2010, Chivas Brothers commissioned research which reported that 94 per cent of respondents believed that an age st...
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Aug 16, 2023
Meet the expert: Davin de Kergommeaux
Davin de Kergommeaux has been writing about whisky for over 20 years. He is the author of Canadian Whisky, The New Po...
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Exploring Scotland’s distilleries by train and on foot
Visiting Scotland’s distilleries by train has many advantages. Ultimately, the chance sit back and relax, experiencin...
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Irish whiskey & the licence to experiment with non-oak maturation
The maturation requirements for Irish whiskey echo many of the Scottish requirements outlined in The Scotch Whisky Re...
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The art of whisky glassmaking with Angels’ Share Glass
We caught up with Karen Somerville, Director and Designer at Angels’ Share Glass, to discover more about the fascinat...
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Pioneering Scotch whisky women of the past & present
It’s no secret that, until quite recent times, the Scotch whisky industry was run almost exclusively by men. They wer...
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Online Diploma in Single Malt Whisky: a parody of thanks
We love the wit and wisdom of our whisky-adoring candidates. Recent Diploma in Single Malt Whisky candidate, Constant...
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