Explore Scotland’s unofficial whisky region – the Islands. Discover its diverse styles, rich maritime influence, and the distilleries that give each dram its distinctive character.
Category: Whisky 101
Whisky Regions of Scotland: Islay
Explore Islay, Scotland’s “Whisky Island.” Discover its rugged history, distinctive smoky and briny, smoky flavour profile, that makes this small island one of the most influential whisky regions in the world.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: Campbeltown
Explore Campbeltown, once hailed as the “Whisky Capital of the World.” Discover its rise and fall, its three surviving distilleries, and the bold drams that keep its spirit alive today.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: Speyside
Explore Speyside, the heart of Scotch Whisky. Discover how its fertile lands, pure water, and long history of innovation created a distinctive fruit-forward style, and the distilleries bringing it to life today.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: The Highlands
Explore the Highlands, Scotland’s largest whisky region. Discover its sub-regions, rich history, and the diverse flavour profiles that range from light and floral to bold and peated.
Whisky Regions of Scotland: The Lowlands
Explore the Lowlands, Scotland’s southernmost whisky region. Learn about its rich history, how it shaped the signature light and floral style, and the distilleries keeping this tradition alive today.
What Is The Ardbeg Cult?
Once on the brink of collapse, Ardbeg has risen to cult status — not just for its bold, peaty drams, but for the fiercely loyal community behind them. This article explores how clever marketing, creative storytelling, and genuinely great whisky turned the Ardbeg Committee into one of the most passionate fan groups in the whisky world.
Sulphur In Whisky
Sulphur in whisky is one of the most divisive flavour notes — some find it rich and meaty, others smell burnt matches. This article explores how sulphur enters barrels, how it can shape flavour, and why our genes determine whether we love or hate it.
Bourbon Vs Scotch
Bourbon or scotch? Learn the legal definitions, history, and flavour differences — plus how to choose a scotch you’ll enjoy if you’re a bourbon drinker.
10 Surprising Health Benefits of Whisky
Whisky isn’t just a flavoursome dram — when enjoyed in moderation, it may offer surprising health benefits, from supporting heart and brain health to aiding digestion and even boosting immunity.