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25 Ways to Describe Whisky
Once you begin tasting whisky, you will notice a variety of flavors and mouthfeels. However, many beginners do not have the whisky vocabulary necessary to describe whisky and the tastes that they encounter as they taste different whiskies. Here are...
Gifts for Whisky Lovers
Does anyone really need another tie or holiday sweater? We didn’t think so! Whether you are building up your own holiday wish list or looking for the perfect gift for a whisky lover in your life, here are a few...
Swedish Whiskies: A New and Different Terroir
If you ask a sample of whisky lovers about Swedish whisky, most will tell you that this industry began when Mackmyra burst onto the scene with immense acclaim in 2006. However, the country actually had another whisky distillery which was...
What is Whisky Terroir Made Of?
Does whisky have a terroir? While many whisky lovers have a favorite distillery or region, many say no. In a recent survey of members of Whisky Magazine’s online forum, 62% said that terroir was not important in whisky’s taste and...
The History of Bourbon
Bourbon may seem like a strange name for a whiskey, especially when compared to other global whisky names. Whisky from Canada is called Canadian Whisky, and whiskey from Ireland is called Irish Whiskey. So where did bourbon get this unique...
Belgian Whisky? Can It Be?
If you buy whisky on a regular basis, you are probably used to seeing a handful of countries on the label. Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the United States are generally considered the ‘major league’ players while India, Japan and New...
Scotch Malt Whisky Society New Member Tasting Event
After I got my Scotch Malt Whisky Society Membership, the first thing I did was to sign up for their new member tasting event conducted at their 19 Greville Street society club. It was for yesterday, 14th July and after...
Japanese Whisky: A Beginner’s Guide
If you love whisky, especially Scotch, then you have good reason to be interested in Japanese Whisky. Japanese whisky has a unique history and its own set of traditions, but it remains very similar to scotch with a few notable...
Essential Elements of a Well-Rounded Whisky Collection
As you begin to learn the fine qualities of good single malt whisky, you will want to build up your collection. It’s important that this collection have a variety of elements and tastes so that you can learn more about...
A Beginner’s Guide to Finding a Great Whisky Shop
Many people become whisky lovers by trying the spirits at a friend’s home or at an upscale bar. However, there comes a time in every aficionado’s life when one must build up one’s one collection. This can be difficult to...