Whisky Fundamentals
Whisky Tales
Published 01/05/2022
Whisky is a very interesting product with a great history. Beyond the fascinating science, and production process it’s history also has a number of bizarre and amusing anecdotes to share over a dram. The war for Hans Island & Canadian whisky Where the news is flooded with stories about wars and conflicts resulting in many civilian casualties, Canada and Denmark proved that things can be done differently. While many countries fight fiercely over territorial claims, often to the point of bloodshed, the two northern countries engaged in a bloodless conflict which is only now being settled in 2022.
Whisky Tales
Storing whisky bottles
Published 17/04/2022
For those in a hurry, here are the tips in a nutshell: Whisky should always be stored upright Whisky should always be stored in the dark Whisky can be stored well at room temperature Low humidity is important If you plan to store your whisky for longer than 6 months then lower temperatures are advisable, and it is important to turn your bottles to wet the cork. This will prevent it from drying out and causing oxidisation.
Storing whisky bottles
What is a non-chill filtered whisky?
Published 22/03/2022
If you often drink whisky you have probably heard about chill filtering and enthusiastic drinkers favouring non-chill filtered whiskies. But what exactly does this mean? That is a frequently asked question that we will answer in this article. We will also look at what effect these methods have on your final whisky. Before we talk about non-chill filtered (or un-chillfiltered) whisky, let’s first explain what chill filtering exactly means and how this process works.
What is a non-chill filtered whisky?
Women in Whisky
Published 08/03/2022
They may still exist, the eternal champions of the symbols of masculinity in our world: fast cars, heroic demeanor, rough beards, cigars and a glass of good single malt - yes, whisky is often celebrated as a “proper man’s drink”. However those willing to look past these rigid boundaries and outdated role models will realize quickly that women have, and still do play a huge role in the world of whiskies.
Women in Whisky
Austrian Whisky Trail
Published 12/02/2022
It’s now 27 years since Austria’s first whiskies were distilled at the Waldviertler Roggenhof Distillery in 1995. In that time the learning curve has largely been completed, the mistakes and mis-steps of the pioneers having been made, recognized and corrected. In addition to distilling knowledge, you also have enough anecdotal material that you can serve up in abundance when visitors come to the distilleries. The Austrian Whisky Association (AWA) worked hard on this common storytelling last year A separate video series, in which the specializations of the 13 members are presented authentically, is already in the can.
Austrian Whisky Trail