Tag: enjoy whisky

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...

/ October 7, 2011

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...

/ August 17, 2011

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...

/ July 18, 2011

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...

/ July 16, 2011

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...

/ June 30, 2011

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...

/ June 30, 2011

Your Tongue and Your Taste for Whisky

Why does single malt whisky taste so good? Understanding the way your tongue works and how it interacts with whisky (and other fine beverages) can help you to developing tasting techniques that will maximize your experience. Here are a few...

/ June 30, 2011

Whisky and Terroir

Some whisky lovers swear that scotch whiskies from certain areas are superior, while others feel just as strongly that geography is over-rated. The general consensus, however, is that terroir is a critical part of a whisky, even though there are...

/ June 30, 2011

Asian Whisky?

When most people talk about the national origin of a whisky, they are discussing Irish vs. Scotch vs. American vs. Irish. However, there is another region that is producing an icreasing amount of whisky, sometimes with outstanding results. Asia, where...

/ June 21, 2011

The Do’s and Don’ts of Whisky Tasting

If you love whisky, you are probably always looking for ways to enhance your whisky tasting experience. There are certain rules for whisky tasting that even moderately experienced tasters may not be aware of. Check out the following do’s and...

/ June 21, 2011