General Whisky Guide

One of the pleasures of whisky is discovering the aromas and flavours that make each expression distinctive. These can range from bright, fruity aromas and gentle grain notes to warming spices and the woody nuances developed during cask maturation. Tasting whisky may seem to require specialist knowledge or training, but understanding a few basic techniques … Read more

Whisky gets its character from far more than the grains used to make it. The process of converting starch into sugar, fermentation by yeast, the design and operation of the still, and the time spent maturing in casks all play a part. Together, these stages help create the wide range of flavours found in whisky, … Read more

One of the most important influences on a whisky’s aroma and flavour is the cask in which it matures. Even whiskies produced at the same distillery can develop very different characteristics depending on the type of cask used and what it previously held. Bourbon casks often contribute notes of vanilla and caramel, while sherry casks … Read more