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Influence of Peat
What influence does peat have on whisky flavour? Learn about the character of peat and why it is used in the whisky industry.
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Chill filtration
Removing small particles and substances from the whisky before bottling creates a clear non-cloudy amber spirit. But what is its effect on whisky?
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Glossary of Whisky Terms
Our alphabetical A to Z jargon buster listing some of the important and most common whisky terms.
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Single Malt Whisky
One of the most popular spirits in the world, the term ‘single malt’ refers to a whisky which is distilled at one distillery and then matured and bottled.
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Influence of Oak Casks and Barrels on Whisky
Many of the flavours and characteristics of whisky are picked up from the wooden casks that it spends its time maturing in.
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Whisky or Whiskey
Is it spelled whisky or whiskey? Well, both actually. The Scots spell it whisky and the Irish and Americans spell it whiskey, with an extra ‘e’.
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How Is Whisky Made?
Made from three simple ingredients – grain, yeast and water – producing whisky is a detailed process that allows master distillers to create a myriad of flavours and character.
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Adding Water or Ice
Adding water or ice changes a whisky in both positive and negative ways. We’ll have a look at how this effects your whisky.
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How To Taste Whisky
The nose, the palate and the finish all work together to make up a whisky’s character. Learn how to describe what you experience when tasting whisky.
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