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Scotch Whisky Regions 101

Scotch Whisky Regions 101

With over 130 whisky distilleries, Scotland is a major player in the whisky world. Just as there are many different wine making regions recognised around the world, Scotland has five whiskymaking regions, each with its own style. Let's take a look at the differences between the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbeltown, and Islay regions.

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Whisky Glasses: A Definitive Guide

Whisky Glasses: A Definitive Guide

The hype is real — good glassware really does elevate your whisky experience. Designed to complement your malt and enhance its aromas and flavours, a good whisky glass can change the way you experience your dram.

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Everything you need to know about single cask whisky

Everything you need to know about single cask whisky

We love a good single cask here at the Club. But what exactly is a single cask? And what are the different types of single casks? First up, let’s cover what a single malt is before we get to the ins and outs of single casks. 

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The Whisky Drinker’s Guide to Sherry, Port and Madeira.

The Whisky Drinker’s Guide to Sherry, Port and Madeira.

Sherry, Port, Madeira? No doubt, you’ve come across quite a few fortified wines in your whisky journey. While the good old Sherry bomb and Port are the most popular of the fortified finishes, the lesser-known Madeira is an absolute must-try. Read on to find out everything a whisky drinker needs to know about fortified wines. 

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How to Store your Whisky Collection

How to Store your Whisky Collection

You’ve got the ultimate whisky collection, so you want to look after it, right? Here are some ways you can properly store your bottles and keep your whisky in optimal condition.

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Whisky Glossary

Whisky Glossary

This is by no means the Oxford Dictionary of Whisky, but at any rate, it is a very thorough layman’s Whisky glossary.

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Whisky Production - Step 4 - Bottling

Whisky Production - Step 4 - Bottling

Whisky bottling is the final step in the process.

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Whisky Production - Step 3 - Maturation

Whisky Production - Step 3 - Maturation

We now have a few thousand litres of new make spirit. 

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Whisky Production - Step 2 - Distillation

Whisky Production - Step 2 - Distillation

This is the easy part of the production process, but also the most crucial. 

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Whisky Production - Step 1 – Fermentation

Whisky Production - Step 1 – Fermentation

This is where the alcohol is actually made. Barley grain is the main ingredient in single malt whisky and it is the starch in the grain that is turned into alcohol through the process of fermentation. 

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