Scotland is not the only country that can put out a quality scotch product.
Many countries have ventured into the spirits domain.
Canada is one of them.
The Canadian whiskeys are starting to shine with products that are crisp and bold to the taste buds.
Following strict compliance with Canadian regulations these spirits are […]
It has been rumored that the Johnny Walker Blue Label blended whiskey was about to be halted for reasons unknown.
This rumor is indeed just that nothing more than a rumor.
Here you will find some background on this fine product in the event you wish to try it someday.
Although lately the market place is […]
It is said that the acquisition of knowledge on any subject that you are interested in only increases your appreciation for it.
This can easily be said about the finest of scotches as well.
There seems to be a trend building with aficionados flocking the rolling country sides in Scotland just to sneak a […]
It is said that the art of distilling was discovered somewhere in Asia in approximately 800 B.
C.
The assumption was that this technique was merely used to make perfumes, however this has been refuted.
The method by which the processes found its way to the British Isles is uncertain; however we do know that […]
In todays world of clubs and young drinkers, fine Scotch often falls by the wayside.
A much more sophisticated drink, Scotch is popular with older, more mature drinkers.
Will this classic favorite eventually die out to all the pretty drinks served up in coconut shells with pretty pink umbrellas? The answer is […]
It is said that you can tell the quality of scotch by its age, this is in every count of the word maturity.
Law states that all blends must indeed mature
The production of Scotch whisky takes time, a lot of time.
It is a tedious process that can take years.
However when it is done correctly, the product is one worth waiting for.
Barley is placed in deep tanks of water for approximately three days.
As the moisture increases it promotes the […]
Scotch is one of the most consumed alcoholic beverages of all time, after all it has been around for hundred of years however, little thought is usually given to the actual origin of this popular drink.
As the name suggests, Scotch was originally produced in Scotland by Friar John Cor.
After distillation was […]
When you think of a mans drink, what comes to mind? Baileys? Vodka? To many, scotch seems to be the drink of choice for grown men and seemingly this choice has been made for many, many years.
There is most probably not a spirit, more endeared by men than scotch.
Scotch is made here in […]
Many people get confused and the difference between single malt and blended scotch.
The blended variety consists of approximately fifty different grains, and single malts, sent from many different producers.
The term single malt refers to one single distiller, and therefore what is produced, is indeed not the product of blending.
They say that every 50 […]
