Do you think the secret to whisky ageing is science, or is it an art? Science can help, like understanding the molecular make up of different species of wood, and using temperature controlled warehouses. But the art of knowing when to use a cask finish, how long you might age the whisky for, and how … Continue reading “Whisky Cask Magic”

With St George’s Day recently gone by, it feels appropriate to talk about some of the wonderful English whisky that’s available these days. This is our introduction to English Whisky. Historically England was a big whisky producing country, with several large distilleries operating between the 17th and 19th centuries. Sadly these were all closed by … Continue reading “Introduction to English Whisky”