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How Malt Whisky is Made
Making single malt whisky is a six-part process – malting, milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and maturation.
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Whisky Cask Sizes and Types
The shape and size of a whisky cask, plus what it is made from, has a profound effect on the spirit maturing within.
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How Are Whisky Casks Made?
The art of making whisky casks is a highly skilled and traditional practice. This is called coopering.
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Independent Bottling Companies
Independent bottling companies expand the whisky market by offering unique styles of matured whisky from well-known and boutique whisky distilleries under their own brand.
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5 Categories of Scotch Whisky
There are five categories – defined to protect the laws and reputation of Scotch whisky. Single Malt, Single Grain, Blended Scotch, Blended Malt, Blended Grain.
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‘Address To A Haggis’ by Robert Burns
The famous poem written by Scotsman Robert Burns, written as a celebration and homage to Scotland and all things Scottish.
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Burns Night
Burns Night is an annual festival that celebrates the life and works of Scottish poet and lyricist Robert Burns.
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Differences Between Scottish and Irish Whiskies
Scotland and Ireland both have a rich heritage in the whisky industry. So what are the differences between the whiskies from these two nations?
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Scottish Pronounciation
The names of most scottish whisky distilleries are determined from their location. Many of these are derived from the Gaelic language and a lot of people find them hard to pronounce.
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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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