What makes a sherry matured whisky a 'Sherry Bomb'? It's a topic that comes up quite often on social media, with fans of the liquid posting great pictures of their current dram, poured at an amount that would get most...
(Non) Chill Filtration! A blessing or a curse to whisky? Here's what a non chill-filtered whisky might look like if it gets cold. The haze is caused by long chain fatty acids and esters (aka flavour compounds) clumping together in cold...
Have you tried either of the Cask Strength releases from the Kilchoman Distillery yet? Islay's farm distillery was founded in 2005 by Anthony Wills, his wife Kathy, and their three sons, George, James and Peter. Now into their 20th year...
Burns Night in Scotland is traditionally celebrated on the 25th January and is perhaps the most enjoyed Scots night of the year - beating St Andrews and even Hogmanay in many cases. The traditions behind Robert Burns night go back...
Glaschu Spirits Co are based in the West End of Glasgow. Starting in 2020, the company was formed by two workmates, Paul and Julian. Having spent College and University together doing courses in aircraft engineering, the pair got jobs...
Finding time to write reviews is getting tougher and tougher as life in the shop combines with the ever growing and needy presence of a 15-month old boy. Thankfully though, when the urge hits and a creative urge rises, there...
We just love the label on this inaugural single cask malt whisky bottling by Lost Loch, in collaboration with @whiskyteuchter, showcasing the finest Highland Cow you ever did see. Here, I introduce the whisky behind the label, which is reminiscent...
Auld Goonsy was a character with a story to tell. A former cooper, working amongst the dunnage warehouses of whisky distilleries across Scotland, he was often found telling stories of the goings on he encountered (and probably created!) during his...
Followers of Inverurie Whisky Shop will know that we are huge fans of the Highland Distillery of Glencadam. The relatively little known distillery is widely seen as a newcomer to the Single Malt market, despite being founded in 1825, around...
