Whisky casks This is a special post written by our guest writer Sharon Chan The Scotch whisky industry offers a range of casks—such as bourbon barrels and sherry butts—that come with their own sets of benefits. But which distilleries offer the best returns for investors in terms of returns on investment and capital appreciation? The …
Small is beautiful: Campbeltown is the smallest malt whisky designation (Photo: The Royal Hotel) Campbeltown is the main town in west Argyll. It is Scotland’s most northern region and sits on the Mull of Kintyre. The area’s whisky—single malt and blends alike—has a dry, coastal character. A few whiskies are peated, such as Longrow. This …
Speyside Speyside is home to some of the best distilleries in Scotland. Speyside’s water profile helps make the whiskies they produce softer and fruitier than other varieties. The landmass between Inverness and Aberdeen produces three excellent types of whisky: the gentle, fruity ones from Speyside and the harsher, smokier ones from Islay. Speyside in the …
Highlands In Scottish geography, the Highlands refers to the mountainous regions of Scotland north and west of a line toward life diverge from those of the Lowlands. The Highlands of Scotland is one of the most sparsely populated regions of Europe, making the role of the Scotch whisky industry as a significant lifeline for small …
Kingsbarns Distillery has a café, shop, and range of tour options for visitors. (Photo by Colin Hattersley Photography) On Scotland’s east coast, Dundee is the northern limit of the Lowland region. The Lowlands extend south to the Scottish/English border and include eight single malt distilleries; Although Lowland malts produce a lighter style, they accentuate citrus, …
Balvenie Casks. If you’re new to whisky, you may be wondering what the best way to taste and evaluate a the fine products. All whiskies are defined by their distillery, age, and style. A whisky will spend a varying amount of time in each of these casks depending on the expression and distiller’s preferences. Cask …
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Laphroaig Distillery Building Islay is a small island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago off the west coast of Scotland. Although not as rugged and windswept as its counterparts, it is characterized by its barren landscape and dramatic coastline. Islay’s best-known export—and likely most popular Scottish whisky—is Laphroaig, named for the island’s largest town. Even if …
More Scotch Whisky is enjoyed more globally than American, Japanese, or Irish.
Scotch Whisky must be matured in oak casks for a minimum of 3 years.
Single malt Scotch Whisky is distilled at a single distillery in copper post stills.
Scotch Whisky is just made from 3 natural ingredients – water, yeast, and cereals.
By law, Scotch Whisky can only be made in Scotland.