Order a glass of scotch, and chances are you’ll be twisting your tongue trying to pronounce the name of it. But these confusing names actually have a purpose Liking whisky is one thing. Understanding the differences between all the various types of whisky is something else entirely. Then there’s the small matter of actually knowing how to pronounce what is …

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Whisky might be a global drink, but it’s far from a global recipe. Here’s our guide to various different versions of this drink around the world Whisky is a drink enjoyed by all around the world, but it’s not the same everywhere you go. With each type varying in taste, production, age and country of origin, it’s no wonder …

Whisky is produced all over the world and there are some splendid distilleries in unexpected places, as Colin Hampden-White discovers

We tend to think of single malt whisky as either smooth or peaty, but there’s a world of other flavours out there, as Vivien Yap discovers The old saying about the angel’s share (the amount of alcohol which evaporates from casks during maturation) is often retold at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS), a worldwide club that has been promoting …

It’s a development that will have any self-respecting Scot spluttering into their porridge; their iconic single malt whisky industry is facing a challenge – from the French. Although the country is more closely associated with wine and cognac than whisky, the French are the biggest consumers of whisky in the world – far bigger than the Brits – knocking back …

If you think single malt whisky, you immediately think of Scotland. In fact, the spirit is so imbued with Scottishness, that it’s difficult to think of a whisky without the traditional images of men in kilts, pipers, and thistles springing to mind. But all that is changing with distillers all over the world now making whisky of their own. A …

The Whisky Lounge was born out of pure enthusiasm for whisky and founded in 2008 by Eddie Ludlow. Since then, The Whisky Lounge has run some of the biggest whisky events in the UK and continue to do so each year. Through their events and activities, which include whisky schools, tastings and festivals, The Whisky Lounge’s aim is always to …

Originating in San Francisco, Whiskies of the World is now a series of five hugely popular whisky festivals taking place in California, Texas and Georgia. Whiskies of the World offers guests the opportunity to taste superlative whiskies and to meet the outstanding personalities of the whisky world. Featuring whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Japan and Australia, Whiskies of …