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What are the differences between Scotch, Bourbon and Rye?
November 3, 2022What are the differences between Scotch, Bourbon and Rye? The most obvious difference between these different styles of whisk(e)y is the spelling, with Bourbon and Rye using whiskey with an ‘e’ whilst Scotch whisky does not use an ‘e’. Aside from the spelling there are a multitude of differences between these iconic spirits; everything from […]
READ FULL POSTKilchoman Harvest Report 2022
October 26, 2022The general feeling looking back on the 2022 barley crop, is one of success in the face of typically unpredictable Islay weather. We ploughed and sowed 138 acres of barley by the 26th of April. The soil was cooler than we would have liked but the ground was good and dry, giving the barley a […]
READ FULL POSTWhich glass should you drink whisky from?
October 5, 2022Glassware is an important factor in whisky enjoyment, a great choice of whisky glass can enhance your drinking experience by not only changing your perception of the liquid and its palette, but also by being stylish to look at. Let’s start with how the shape of the glass affects flavour. Whisky is an alcoholic drink, […]
READ FULL POSTCasks – First Fill v Refill
September 8, 2022A common talking point in the Scotch Single Malt Industry is the age of the cask being used for maturation alongside how many uses that particular cask has had over the span of its life. To become Single Malt whisky, new make spirit must be filled into and matured in oak casks. The oak chosen […]
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