The Yorkshire Gent

Fermented and distilled spirits have been around for 4,000 years. Cuneiform from Ancient Babylon makes mention of them. Every culture around the world, from Egypt, China, and India, to the Greeks and Romans –...

If you’re lucky enough to own a bottle (or multiple bottles) of a Scotch Malt Whisky Society single cask or are looking at purchasing one via auction, you may be wondering what the numbers...

Image above courtesy of Joe Scrivens of One Little Daisy Photography Last week was a very exciting week for whisky enthusiasts around the globe, because it wasn’t just one distillery announced to be reopening but...

English whisky is not a new concept; between 1885-1887 author Alfred Barnard visited four English distilleries whose whisky was predominantly sent to Scotland for use in blends. The last one of these distilleries, Lea...

There are five official and one unofficial whisky regions of Scotland. Islay is the best known of all the regions for big, bold, smoky peat flavoured whiskies although peaty whisky does come out of...

We’ve all heard whisky experts talking about the smells, flavours and memories that are evoked through properly tasting whisky but have you ever wondered how they actually do it? Do you only ever smell and...

Use the interactive Scottish whisky regions map below to find out more about the six whisky regions of Scotland. Our friend Andrew from The Amateur Drammer has kindly provided three great recommendations from each...

It’s not every day you walk into a shop and immediately feel raw excitement running through your veins. It all started a couple of years ago. Take yourself back, we’re in Edinburgh. I’d love...

This article aims to be a beginner’s guide to whisky and looks to debunk and demystify some of the jargon and terminology you may find printed on your whisky label. I hope that after...