Whether you’re a Scotch connoisseur or you’re just dabbling in the spirit and exploring what’s out there, it’s nice to familiarize yourself with the different Scotch whisky regions. Each of these areas in Scotland and the distillers residing there offer their own unique spin on the drink, based on factors like production methods, climate, and local ingredients. Learn all about them here.
Whiskey, the water of life, the amber-colored spirit reminding us that life is worth living. We’ve learned about how to drink it, but what about choosing the correct vessel for tasting this life-giving spirit? We’re going to review the best whiskey glasses, distinguishing features of each, and which glasses to buy for the best tasting experience (and perhaps we’ll sing the famous Morgan Wallen song in the process).
It’s the end of the day and you’re exhausted. You want to lay back in your La-Z Boy chair (do those still exist?), put your feet up, watch another episode of “Better Call Saul” (season six premiers in 2022, by the way), and unwind with a relaxing glass of whiskey. But which whiskey? Should you go for a single malt or a rye? Bourbon or cask strength? We put together this list of whiskey ratings to help you choose the best whiskey to end your busy day.
Do you ever read an article about whiskey and wonder why the author changes the spelling of whisky throughout an article? Or do you know why it’s changed, but you always check to see if the author used it correctly? Or maybe you’ve never noticed the subtle difference in spelling. No matter which it is, we are going to explain once and for all: whiskey vs whisky – What’s the difference?
If you’re looking for a smooth but memorable sipping option, blended whiskey is a popular choice. Blends are generally less harsh and softer than other whiskeys, so they’re great for new whiskey drinkers. The best blends are full of unique complexity and character, but each distillery and blend has its own signature style. Let’s take a look at how blended whiskeys came to be, what types of blends are available, and even a few curated selections we’ve featured in our Clubs.
There are many types of whiskey around the world. Scotland is the biggest whisky producer, with about 97 distilleries in several different regions producing 700 million liters of whiskey per year.
Some people say you become an adult when you turn 18. Others say it isn’t until you land your first real job. But for us, we think the real marker you’ve made it is when you move on from pooling your cash with your roommates to buy a handle of vodka, and get serious about starting your very own home bar.
You may have heard of it, but have you had the chance to taste WhistlePig yet? If not, try to get your hands on a bottle as soon as possible. Trust us, you won’t regret it. What makes WhistlePig so special you ask? We’ve have 4 interesting facts about the newest Rye Whiskey and why you’ll need to head to out to track down a bottle of your own.
Everybody is talking about millenials these days. You may also know them by ”Generation Y” or even (my pesonal favorite) “Digial Natives”. Whatever your favorite term, we’re talking about the people between the ages of 21 to 34, riding the tailwind of Generation X.
