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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...
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...
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...
The No-Stress Guide to Planning a Terrific Tasting
Holding a tasting can be a great opportunity to get together with friends and share one of life’s greatest pleasures: good single malt whisky. However, holding a tasting can be a stressful experience for people who are relatively new to...
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...
How Whisky Is Rated?
Whenever you read about a whisky, the rating is sure to come up. Ratings are an excellent tool for comparing and contrasting different whiskies. They let you know how much you will enjoy a given whisky and whether it is...
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...
Basic Whisky Terminology
Even if you are an experienced whisky taster, there are probably a lot of terms and phrases that you don’t really understand. Here is a guide to the most common whisky terminology. Feel free to use these at your next...