Featured Distilleries
Lochlea Distillery
Lochlea distilled their first fresh whisky in 2018, putting them in good company in the Lowlands.The Lowlads region is enjoying a significant revitalisation, as no other whisky region has seen more ne... View Lochlea
Isle of Harris Distillery
If you are looking for the Isle of Harris Distillery, you will find it on your whisky map in the extreme north-west of Scotland. Founded in 2015 in Tarbert, the distillery is, along with Abhainn Dearg... View Isle of Harris
Amrut Distillery
Amrut is one of the most renowned whisky manufacturers in the Asian region, and operate at a great price-performance ratio. Make sure to taste the exotic Indian single Malts from Amrut. Smoke fans sho... View Amrut
Whisky has killed more men than bullets, but most men would rather be full of whisky than bullets
--Winston Churchill
Latest Articles
Slàinte Mhath - Pronunciation, Definition & Meaning
Published 15/09/2023
The Scottish Gaelic language is one of the Celtic languages and is spoken today only in parts of Scotland, mainly in the Hebrides, in the Scottish Highlands and partly in Glasgow. Scottish Gaelic is also closely related to Irish and the almost extinct language Manx (traditionally spoken on the Isle of Man). Along with English and Scots Gaelic is one of the offical languages of Scotland. Anyone who spends any time around Scotch Whisky will inevitably come across the greeting Slàinte Mhath (Slanj-a-va or slanschewaa) eventually.
Slàinte Mhath - Pronunciation, Definition & Meaning
Whisky and Food Pairing: A Match Made in Heaven
Published 15/09/2023
Whisky, a beverage rich in nuances and flavors, offers a wide array of pairing possibilities with various foods, transforming ordinary meals into gourmet experiences. Whether you are a whisky aficionado or a newcomer eager to explore, this guide will help you navigate the delightful world of whisky and food pairings. The most important thing to consider before you get started is how each course must balance but also fall on to each subsequent dram.
Whisky and Food Pairing: A Match Made in Heaven
Phenols
Published 14/09/2023
What are phenols? Phenols are chemical compounds that are of great importance for flavoring and flavor enhancement in the whisky industry, more commonly known as peat. Phenols are given on a technical scale in parts per million (PPM). This is a millionth unit that is also used in technical devices such as smoke extraction systems to check the air quality. These substances are important flavor carriers in the whisky industry, in particular distilleries from the Island of Islay and the Scottish Highlands known for their intense smoke note.
PhenolsMore Distilleries
Tullibardine
Tullibardine is a fairly modern distillery, established in 1949 by the architect William Delmé-Evans (who was also responsible for Jura and Glenallachie) and C. I. Barrett a retired Excise Officer. Tu... View Tullibardine
Upper Drummin
Around 1774 Andrew Smith begins distillation on his farm, he dies leaving this to his Son George who following the Excise Act of 1823, and much to the displeasure of his neighbours, themselves operati... View Upper Drummin
Willowbank
The distillery with fivenames! Sometimes known as Willowbank, Wilson’s, Dunedin, Lammerlaw and more recently Milford. Distillation began in 1969 when the farm distillery was know as Willowbank Distill... View Willowbank