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HOW SINGLE MALT WHISKY IS MADE… OUR WHISKY GUIDE ON HOW THE AWESOMENESS COMES ABOUT From the raw barley and the local peaty spring water through to the bottled whisky, making single malt whisky is a process steeped in tradition and mystery. In essence – the recipe is the same for every single malt whisky. Malted barley + Yeast + Water. Think about that. Every single malt whisky you’ve tasted has had the same 3 ingredients. The huge smoky malts, the delicate whiskies, sweet sippers right through to the driest of drams – no matter where in the world

WHERE SINGLE MALT WHISKY IS MADE There was a time – not so long ago, either – that single malt whisky was considered the exclusive product of Scotland (with a few accepted Irish brands as well) – and anything calling itself single malt whisky that was not produced in Scotland was not, well, proper whisky at all. In the past, an article such as this would have waxed lyrical about the various Scottish whisky regions and the characteristics of whiskies from them. It would have been all about sweet Speyside whiskies, Highland and Lowland malts, Islay peat-monsters and

LET'S SOUND COOL WITH OUR BEGGINER’S GUIDE TO WHISKY TASTING VOCABULARY Here is some of the more often used terms used to describe nuances in the whisky. Bland Lacking in personality. Body  The amount of appropriate product character, usually used in conjunction with qualifiers such as 'full bodied', 'lacking in body'. Clean Free from off-notes from any source. Dry An overall impact of astringency. Green A preponderance of aldehydic at an acceptable level. Heavy Possessing a high total intensity of delectable aroma and flavour. Light  Possessing an adequate intensity of aroma and flavour, but tending to be delicate in

LET'S BREAK IT DOWN WITH OUR GUIDE TO GOOD WHISKY EXPERIENCES The best way to drink single malt whisky is ultimately a matter of personal preference, as different individuals may enjoy whisky in various ways. However, here are some common suggestions on how to fully appreciate and savour the complex flavours of a fine single malt whisky. The primary consideration is what you’re drinking out of. The glassware. It’s important to use a tulip-shaped glass of some sort. This is to hold the vapours from the whisky from escaping – allowing you to appreciate the delicious smells a good

A STARTER GUIDE TO WHISKY: ORIGINS EXPLAINED How did all of this get started? Take our tour on the history of whisky.Whisky, often referred to as "the water of life," boasts a captivating history that spans centuries and continents. Its origins can be traced back to ancient civilisations, where the art of distillation was first discovered.There is debate about whether whisky is derived from "usquebaugh", or scot's gaelic uisge beatha, but both mean "water of life".Early BeginningsThe earliest records of whisky production date back to the 15th century in Scotland and Ireland. Monks, initially seeking medicinal elixirs, are credited with