Whisky LifeTM Journal

Unusual Cocktails to up Your Whisky Game

Make no mistake – we love to keep our whisky as classic as can be, garnished with little more than a ice cube or two to better bring out all those lovely subtleties and secondary notes. But that’s not to

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Five Awesome Whiskies to Give as a Gift

The holidays are upon us. Birthdays are all year round. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Anniversaries – the list is endless and we often find ourselves confused and frustrated as to what to give. We ask ourselves where could we find

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Five Top Bourbons for Under $50

Having a top-notch stash of Bourbon is pretty much an essential for the modern whisky lover, especially if you enjoy drinking with company. Fine, aged single malts are all very well for quiet contemplation and deep conversation, but nothing beats

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How to Taste Fine Whisky Like a Pro

Going to whisky tastings is the utmost treat for lovers of this fine, distinguished spirit. You’re in for a real treat for your senses, and the chances are, you’ll uncover plenty of facts and surprising details about your favourite distilleries

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Exploring the Japanese Whisky Crisis

To say that the Japanese whisky industry has had an interesting few decades would be the understatement of the century. It’s rather like saying The Dalmore’s finest can be ‘quite expensive’, or that the Scottish are ‘rather fond’ of a

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A Brief History of Scotch Whisky

Forget the Great Pyramids, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Colossus of Rhodes… it’s whisky that is the ancient wonder we all want to experience. Quite how long this marvellous spirit has been warming the bellies of humanity, pleasing

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