Craig Johnstone

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A collection of The Whisky Club historical releases

How to build a whisky collection

Building a whisky collection is a personal journey shaped by taste, passion, and discovery. Whether you’re collecting for drinking, investing, or both, this guide explores how to choose bottles, discover styles, avoid common mistakes, and create a collection with real meaning.

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Three bottles of Redbreast Single Pot Still whisky and a Glencairn glass on a bar

These are the top 12 Irish whiskeys you need on your shelf

Explore the best Irish whiskeys from smooth pot still classics to rare single malts in our expert guide.

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A tourist walking past Scapa distillery warehouses on the coast

The Whisky Club welcomes Scapa distillery as a Clubhouse

Scapa is one of Scotland’s hidden gems. One of two distilleries on the Orkney mainland with whisky for sale, it is known for making tropical and fruity single malt. As a Whisky Club Clubhouse partner, Members receive exclusive perks including discounts on distillery tours and immersive experiences. From traditional production tours to exclusive tastings, and in-depth experiences Scapa offers an unmissable island whisky experience.

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The Whisky Club's Whisky Wall

Understanding whisky flavour profiles: a guide to what you're tasting

Discover the diverse world of whisky flavour profiles. From bright citrus and orchard fruit to rich spice and smoke, this guide breaks down how ingredients, distillation, and maturation shape every dram.

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A tourist arrives at Strathisla distillery

The Whisky Club welcomes Strathisla as a Clubhouse

Strathisla is one of Scotland’s most picturesque distilleries and the historic home of Chivas Regal. As a Whisky Club Clubhouse partner, Members receive exclusive perks including discounts on distillery tours and immersive experiences. From traditional production tours to blending workshops and anniversary tastings, Strathisla offers an unmissable Speyside whisky experience.

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The Glenlivet

The Glenlivet

Discover The Glenlivet, one of Speyside’s most influential distilleries and a pioneer of single malt Scotch whisky. This profile explores its historic beginnings, signature production style, and key releases that define its smooth, fruity character.

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Metal door at Jack Daniel's distillery

Jack Daniel's

Discover the story of Jack Daniel’s, the world-famous Tennessee whiskey distillery in Lynchburg. This profile covers its history, signature charcoal mellowing process, and notable whisky club releases that showcase the range and character of the brand.

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The Glenlivet stillhouse

The Whisky Club welcomes The Glenlivet as a Clubhouse

The Glenlivet is the oldest licenced distillery in Scotland and one of the most famous single malts on the planet. As a Whisky Club Clubhouse partner, Members receive exclusive perks including discounts on distillery tours and immersive experiences. From traditional production tours to in-depth experiences, The Glenlivet offers an unmissable Speyside whisky pilgrimage.

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A wrapped bottle of whisky and a Whisky Club crystal cut Glencairn glass

Whisky Gifts: Limited-Edition Bottles They Cannot Buy Themselves

Finding the right whisky gift can be daunting, especially when the whisky lover in your life already owns half the aisle. This guide breaks down why limited‑edition and exclusive releases make the best gifts, highlights top Club‑only bottlings, and helps you choose the perfect dram for any occasion. Whether they love peat, sherry bombs, Bourbon, or world whisky, there’s a unique bottle waiting for them. 

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A Spanish Sherry butt

Sherry cask whisky vs Port cask whisky

Sherry and Port casks are two of the most influential tools in shaping whisky flavour, yet they deliver very different results in the glass. This guide explores how fortified wines, oak type, seasoning methods and maturation time affect colour, sweetness, texture and cost. From Oloroso and PX to Tawny and Ruby Port, discover which cask style best suits your whisky palate.

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